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Knicks End 53-Year Drought, Win Title; Kiss Video Goes Viral

6/16/2026

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The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 to win the NBA championship.
The victory gave the Knicks their first title since 1973, ending a 53-year drought.
Fans flooded New York streets, set off fireworks, sprayed champagne, and boarded buses.
A video of two men kissing on a signpost during the celebration amassed over 7.8 million views, highlighting LGBTQ+ visibility.

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Story summary

The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 to win the NBA championship.
The victory gave the Knicks their first title since 1973, ending a 53-year drought.
Fans flooded New York streets, set off fireworks, sprayed champagne, and boarded buses.
A video of two men kissing on a signpost during the celebration amassed over 7.8 million views, highlighting LGBTQ+ visibility.