New York Knicks defeat San Antonio Spurs to snap 53-year NBA championship drought

The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 to win the NBA Finals 4-1, ending a 53-year championship drought. Jalen Brunson was named the Finals MVP after a record-setting performance.
Why it matters
This victory marks a historic turnaround for the Knicks franchise, ending one of the longest championship droughts in professional basketball.
The New York Knicks won the NBA Finals 4-1, rallying from double-digit deficits in all four of those victories.
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