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Knicks Win Title as Brunson Scores 45-Point Record

6/14/2026

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Summary

Knicks Clinch Title

The Knicks beat the Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 on June 13, 2026, clinching the NBA title.
Jalen Brunson set a franchise record with 45 points, including 13 straight in the fourth.
The Knicks rallied from 16 points, outscoring the Spurs 29-18 in the fourth to seal a 4-1 series, while Victor Wembanyama added 19 points, 14 rebounds and five blocks as San Antonio shot 2-for-8 in the final period.

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Spurs Under

FanDuel lists the Spurs as -5.5 favorites with a -202 money-line and Knicks at +167 for Game 5.
Betting analysts cite the over/under of 216.5 points.
SportsLine’s 10,000-game simulation projects 213 points and advises the Under.
Analyst Mike Barner, who posted a 145-106 streak earning $1,882 per $100, backs the Under, citing the Spurs’ 30 points in Game 4’s second half.

History

Historical Context

After the lockout-shortened 1998-99 season, the San Antonio Spurs captured their first title by defeating the eighth-seed New York Knicks 4-1, a rare 8-seed Finals appearance not repeated until Miami in 2023. The two franchises met again in 2026, when Brunson’s 45 points led the Knicks to another 4-1 victory, ending a 53-year title drought.

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Knicks Clinch Title

The Knicks beat the Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 on June 13, 2026, clinching the NBA title.
Jalen Brunson set a franchise record with 45 points, including 13 straight in the fourth.
The Knicks rallied from 16 points, outscoring the Spurs 29-18 in the fourth to seal a 4-1 series, while Victor Wembanyama added 19 points, 14 rebounds and five blocks as San Antonio shot 2-for-8 in the final period.

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