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Knicks beat Spurs in NBA Finals
Knicks clinch first title since 1973 after comeback win over Spurs in Game 5
In brief
Knicks clinch first title since 1973 after comeback win over Spurs in Game 5 Knicks won their first NBA championship since 1973 with a Game 5 victory over the Spurs Originally reported by CBS Sports.
Knicks return to MSG
Knicks played Game 3 at Madison Square Garden after leading 2-0 in the NBA Finals series against the Spurs.
“It was underwhelming in that first game”
Spurs win Game 3
Spurs defeated Knicks in Game 3 to end their NBA Finals series drought.
Crowd reaction
Spurs guard Stephon Castle called the Madison Square Garden crowd 'underwhelming' compared to Oklahoma City.
“They made it seem like it was going to be way crazier in there”
Knicks comeback
Knicks won Game 4 with a last-second tip-in by Jalen Brunson after OG Anunoby missed a 3-pointer.
Knicks clinch title
Knicks secured their first NBA championship since 1973 with a Game 5 victory over the Spurs.
In short
Knicks won their first NBA championship since 1973 with a Game 5 victory over the Spurs
