The New York Knicks are one victory away from ending a 53-year championship drought as they prepare for Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs. New York leads the series 3-1 after a dramatic turnaround in the previous games.
The Knicks stole momentum in Game 4 with a historic comeback, overcoming a 29-point deficit to defeat the Spurs 107-106. OG Anunoby delivered the decisive play with a late game-winning tip-in, putting New York on the verge of its first NBA championship since 1973.
Jalen Brunson has been the driving force behind the Knicks’ run, repeatedly making crucial plays in high-pressure moments. His leadership and scoring have made him a leading candidate for Finals MVP as New York looks to close out the series.
For San Antonio, the challenge is keeping the series alive. Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs must recover from the collapse in Game 4 and force the Finals back to New York, but they face a difficult task against a confident Knicks team just one win away from history.
A victory in Game 5 would give the Knicks their first championship in more than five decades and mark one of the biggest moments in franchise history.
