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Knicks Crown Brunson Champion; Reese’s Ritual Fuels Victory

6/14/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Jalen Brunson and New York Knicks won the 2026 NBA championship by beating the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 on June 13, 2026.
Dr. Ali Marks Brunson ate a Reese’s peanut-butter cup before each game for luck.
She matched Brunson’s breathing rhythm before his free throws, drawing supportive social-media comments.
Rick Brunson joined the Knicks’ coaching staff in 2022, completing a family full-circle shown in Instagram posts with daughter Jordyn.

History

Historical Context

After the lockout-shortened 1999 season gave the Spurs their first championship—defeating the 8th-seed Knicks 4-1 behind Tim Duncan’s 21.7 points per game and coach Gregg Popovich—San Antonio became a model of sustained success. Twenty-seven years later, in 2026, Jalen Brunson led the Knicks to a 4-1 victory over the Spurs, delivering New York’s first title since 1973.

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Story summary

Jalen Brunson and New York Knicks won the 2026 NBA championship by beating the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 on June 13, 2026.
Dr. Ali Marks Brunson ate a Reese’s peanut-butter cup before each game for luck.
She matched Brunson’s breathing rhythm before his free throws, drawing supportive social-media comments.
Rick Brunson joined the Knicks’ coaching staff in 2022, completing a family full-circle shown in Instagram posts with daughter Jordyn.

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