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The Knicks made a championship run that will be remembered in New York and in NBA history

The Knicks made a championship run that will be remembered in New York and in NBA history

Summary

The New York Knicks won the 2025-26 NBA championship, their first since 1973. They had a very strong postseason performance, winning 16 games and losing only 3, which ties for the second-best record since 2003.

Key Facts

  • The Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs to win the NBA Finals.
  • Jalen Brunson was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the Finals.
  • The team finished the playoffs with a record of 16 wins and 3 losses (.842 winning percentage).
  • This record ties with the 2024 Boston Celtics for the second-best postseason performance since 2003.
  • The 2017 Golden State Warriors hold the best record with 16-1 in the playoffs.
  • The Knicks won 13 games in a row during the playoffs, second only to the Warriors' 15 straight wins in 2017.
  • They set a record by winning nine straight road games in the postseason.
  • The Knicks made the biggest comeback in an NBA Finals game since 1997, overcoming a 29-point deficit in Game 4.
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