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Knicks Win First Title Since 1973, Defeat Spurs 4-1

6/17/2026

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Knicks captured the NBA title, beating the Spurs 4-1, their first championship since 1973.
Magic Johnson praised Karl-Anthony Towns’ shooting, playmaking and blocks.
Towns wears number 32 for his father and Johnson and was a Finals MVP candidate before foul trouble in Game 5 due to his defense on Victor Wembanyama.
He honored his mother, who died of COVID-19 in April 2020, and called the New York celebration surreal.

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Story summary

Knicks captured the NBA title, beating the Spurs 4-1, their first championship since 1973.
Magic Johnson praised Karl-Anthony Towns’ shooting, playmaking and blocks.
Towns wears number 32 for his father and Johnson and was a Finals MVP candidate before foul trouble in Game 5 due to his defense on Victor Wembanyama.
He honored his mother, who died of COVID-19 in April 2020, and called the New York celebration surreal.