# Knicks beat Spurs in NBA Finals

> Knicks clinch first title since 1973 after comeback win over Spurs in Game 5
- Title: Knicks beat Spurs in NBA Finals · CBS Sports | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: CBS Sports — https://cbssports.com/nba/news/spurs-stephon-castle-knicks-crowd-msg-underwhelming
- Published: 2026-09-28T19:17:09+00:00
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Knicks won their first NBA championship since 1973 with a Game 5 victory over the Spurs