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Knicks Capture First Title Since 1973, Brunson 45 MVP

6/15/2026

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Knicks Title

The New York Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 on June 13, 2026, clinching their first NBA title since 1973.
Jalen Brunson scored 45 points and was named Finals MVP.
Actor Timothée Chalamet shouted “Way rather this than the Oscars” courtside after the buzzer.
Chalamet was with Spike Lee, Ben Stiller, Tracy Morgan and Sydney Sweeney courtside.
A victory parade in New York is scheduled for Thursday.

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Chalamet Returns

Timothée Chalamet will reprise Paul Atreides in Dune: Part 3, due 2026, filmed in Abu Dhabi, highlighting the UAE link and boosting streaming.
Marty Supreme earned nine nominations at 98th Academy Awards but lost Best Actor to Michael B. Jordan for Sinners.
Knicks staff placed a belt on Chalamet in the locker room, prompting a joke, while ballerina Misty Copeland rebuked his February CNN critique of ballet and opera.

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Knicks Title

The New York Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 on June 13, 2026, clinching their first NBA title since 1973.
Jalen Brunson scored 45 points and was named Finals MVP.
Actor Timothée Chalamet shouted “Way rather this than the Oscars” courtside after the buzzer.
Chalamet was with Spike Lee, Ben Stiller, Tracy Morgan and Sydney Sweeney courtside.
A victory parade in New York is scheduled for Thursday.

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