Las Vegas Aces coach Becky Hammon reaffirmed her view that small guards cannot lead teams to NBA titles after the New York Knicks advanced to the Finals.
The Knicks swept the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night to reach the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999. Jalen Brunson was named Eastern Conference Finals MVP after averaging 25.5 points and 7.5 assists in the series. He now sits four wins from leading New York to its first championship since 1973.
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The New York Knicks captured their first NBA title since 1973 by beating the San Antonio Spurs in five games. Jalen Brunson earned Finals MVP honors after leading the comeback effort.
New York Knicks coach Becky Hammon has declined to apologize for her 2023 assessment of Jalen Brunson, even after the guard led the team to the 2026 NBA championship.
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The New York Knicks captured the 2025-26 NBA championship, ending a 53-year title drought. The victory marks the eighth straight season with a different champion.
The New York Knicks defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 121-108 on Saturday to go up 3-0 in the Eastern Conference Finals. Mikal Bridges scored 22 points in the win as part of a strong playoff run.
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The NBA acknowledged a missed foul call during Game 3 of the NBA Finals after Victor Wembanyama shoved Jalen Brunson to the floor. Spurs defeated the Knicks on Monday, but officiating drew attention afterward. The league is reviewing whether to upgrade the play to a flagrant foul.
The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 in Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday, overcoming a 29-point deficit for the largest comeback in Finals history.
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The New York Knicks will look to build on their dramatic Game 1 victory when they host the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 2 of the 2026 NBA Eastern Conference Finals on Thursday. New York erased a 22-point deficit to win 115-104 in overtime at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks enter as 5.5-point favorites.