As millions watched their screens, an entire city experienced something many generations had never seen: the Knicks hoisting the championship trophy. Even more incredible, this team achieved something that seems impossible even in video games: winning a Finals series by repeatedly overcoming double-digit deficits.
The New York Knicks faced the San Antonio Spurs in five games, but last night’s event was much more than basketball. It was a story of patience in an era where everyone demands immediate results. It proved that some victories take decades to achieve, but when they do, they cause a sensation worldwide.
From celebrities in the stands to thousands of people celebrating in the streets of New York, this NBA triumph became a global party, featuring familiar faces such as:
Ben Stiller- the actor and New York icon has been a constant attendee throughout the postseason
Sydney Sweeney-the Euphoria actress surprised everyone by wearing Knicks player jerseys
Taylor Swift- She made a special appearance sporting a “Stevie Knicks” style shirt and Knicks-themed clothing alongside her friends
Cardi B- A Bronx native, she delivered a spectacular halftime performance at one of the games
Prince Harry (Duke of Sussex)- He attended the fifth and decisive Game of the Finals, invited by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver
President Donald Trump- He made history by attending Game 3 in New York, becoming the first sitting US president to attend an NBA Finals game
Others also included: Adam Sandler, Tracy Morgan, John Turturro, Chris Rock, Jerry Seinfeld, and Giancarlo Esposito. Jay-Z, DJ Khaled, Kylie Jenner, and the Haim sisters were all also in attendance.
The results of the five games were:
Game 1: Knicks 115 – 107 Spurs
Game 2: Knicks 104 – 98 Spurs
Game 3: Spurs 112 – 101 Knicks
Game 4: Knicks 107 – 106 Spurs
Game 5: Knicks 94 – 90 Spurs
Final series result: Knicks 4-1 Spurs
Additionally, the Knicks won three games by 9 points or fewer, and Game 4 was decided by just a single point, making the series a much tighter battle than the final 4-1 scoreline suggests.
The Knicks: 2026 Champions. 🏆 🏀
The New York Knicks have won a total of three NBA championships throughout their history. Their titles were won in the following years: 1970, 1973, and 2026.
Some games last only minutes, while others take 53 years to conclude. Last night, New York finally heard the final whistle.
The generation that had never seen the Knicks win a championship, anoche por fin tuvo su momento.
