Key facts
- The New York Knicks won their first NBA championship in 53 years, defeating the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5.
- The victory was described as highly unlikely, with the Knicks overcoming a double-digit deficit in the deciding game.
- President Donald Trump congratulated the team and praised Jalen Brunson's performance.
- New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a championship parade for Thursday.
- Post-championship celebrations were marred by violence, including property damage, a bus fire, and a shooting incident.
The New York Knicks have secured their first NBA championship in 53 years, defeating the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. The victory, described as one of the most unlikely in NBA history, came after the Knicks rallied from a double-digit deficit in the deciding game. President Donald Trump congratulated the Knicks on Truth Social, calling Jalen Brunson a 'superstar' for his performance, which included a 45-point game. Knicks owner James Dolan apologized for the long championship drought. New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a championship parade scheduled for Thursday and presented the team with keys to the city. Celebrations across New York were marred by significant fan unrest, including clashes with police, property damage, a World Cup bus being set on fire, and a shooting incident where a teenager was injured. Prince Harry was in attendance at the NBA Finals, and fans in Hong Kong also gathered to watch the historic win.