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Knicks Capture 2026 Championship, Brunson Scores 45-Point MVP

6/15/2026

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Brunson Clinches Title

The New York Knicks captured the 2026 NBA championship, earning Jalen Brunson Finals MVP honors, their first title since 1973.
Brunson scored 45 points in Game 5, becoming the fourth player to record 45+ points in a Finals-clinching game.
Monica McNutt told Taylor Swift during Game 4 at Madison Square Garden that she was not a Knicks fan.
Brunson later urged Swift’s fans to cut her some slack after McNutt apologized.

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Swift Misses Game

Ali Marks Brunson praised Taylor Swift as a "true fan" for her custom Knicks T-shirts.
Shannon Hart described Swift's energetic cheering as "really cool" and "in disbelief."
Swift missed Game 5 on June 13 to perform in "Oh Mary!" with fiancé Travis Kelce.
Monica McNutt denied accusations of racism regarding the dispute, calling it a "big fat nothingburger."

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Brunson Clinches Title

The New York Knicks captured the 2026 NBA championship, earning Jalen Brunson Finals MVP honors, their first title since 1973.
Brunson scored 45 points in Game 5, becoming the fourth player to record 45+ points in a Finals-clinching game.
Monica McNutt told Taylor Swift during Game 4 at Madison Square Garden that she was not a Knicks fan.
Brunson later urged Swift’s fans to cut her some slack after McNutt apologized.

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