The New York Knicks won their first NBA Finals in 53 years when they beat the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 on Saturday, June 13.
It is their first time hoisting the Larry O’Brien Trophy since 1973 and the city is preparing for a party fitting of the occasion. MVP Jalen Brunson and his teammates will celebrate with the city at the Knicks’ championship parade on Thursday, June 18.
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Best moments from Knicks’ title-clinching NBA Finals win
The New York Knicks secured the NBA title with a decisive performance to close out the Finals.
See the defining moments from the championship‑clinching win as the series came to an end.
Above, Mikal Bridges #25 and Mitchell Robinson #23 of the New York Knicks react during the fourth quarter against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center on June 13, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas.
(Gregory Shamus, Getty Images)
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Best moments from Knicks’ title-clinching NBA Finals win
The New York Knicks secured the NBA title with a decisive performance to close out the Finals.
See the defining moments from the championship‑clinching win as the series came to an end.
Above, Mikal Bridges #25 and Mitchell Robinson #23 of the New York Knicks react during the fourth quarter against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center on June 13, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas.
(Gregory Shamus, Getty Images)
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Best moments from Knicks’ title-clinching NBA Finals win
Head coach Mike Brown of the New York Knicks is interviewed by Ernie Johnson Jr. after defeating the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center on June 13, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas.
(Gregory Shamus, Getty Images)
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Best moments from Knicks’ title-clinching NBA Finals win
Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks lifts the Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award trophy after defeating the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center on June 13, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas.
(Gregory Shamus, Getty Images)
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Best moments from Knicks’ title-clinching NBA Finals win
Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks reacts after his made three-point basket against the San Antonio Spurs during the second quarter in Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center on June 13, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas.
(Gregory Shamus, Getty Images)
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Best moments from Knicks’ title-clinching NBA Finals win
Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks shoots the ball against De’aaron Fox #4 of the San Antonio Spurs during the second half in Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center on June 13, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas.
(Pool, Getty Images)
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Best moments from Knicks’ title-clinching NBA Finals win
Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs shoots the ball against Mitchell Robinson #23 of the New York Knicks during the second quarter in Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center on June 13, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas.
(Gregory Shamus, Getty Images)
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Best moments from Knicks’ title-clinching NBA Finals win
Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks shoots the ball against Stephon Castle #5 of the San Antonio Spurs during the second quarter in Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center on June 13, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas.
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Best moments from Knicks’ title-clinching NBA Finals win
Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks reaches for a loose ball during the fourth quarter against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center on June 13, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas.
(Gregory Shamus, Getty Images)
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Best moments from Knicks’ title-clinching NBA Finals win
Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks dribbles against Keldon Johnson #3 of the San Antonio Spurs during the second quarter in Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center on June 13, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas.
(Gregory Shamus, Getty Images)
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Best moments from Knicks’ title-clinching NBA Finals win
Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs shoots the ball between Mitchell Robinson #23 and Josh Hart #3 of the New York Knicks during the second quarter in Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center on June 13, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas.
(Gregory Shamus, Getty Images)
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Best moments from Knicks’ title-clinching NBA Finals win
New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns shoots over 24 during the first quarter during Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center.
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Best moments from Knicks’ title-clinching NBA Finals win
New York Knicks guard Mikal Bridges (25) shoots over San Antonio Spurs guard De’Aaron Fox (4) in the first half during Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center.
(Geoff Burke, Imagn Images)
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Best moments from Knicks’ title-clinching NBA Finals win
New York Knicks guard Josh Hart argues a call with referee Tyler Ford (39) during the first quarter during Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center.
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Best moments from Knicks’ title-clinching NBA Finals win
Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs grabs a rebound during the second half against the New York Knicks in Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center on June 13, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas.
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Best moments from Knicks’ title-clinching NBA Finals win
Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs defends a shot attempt by OG Anunoby #8 of the New York Knicks during the first quarter in Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center on June 13, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas.
(Ronald Cortes, Getty Images)
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Best moments from Knicks’ title-clinching NBA Finals win
San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper (2) shoots over New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (8) in the first half during Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center.
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Best moments from Knicks’ title-clinching NBA Finals win
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) dribbles the ball against San Antonio Spurs forward Julian Champagnie (30) in the second half during Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center.
(Scott Wachter, Imagn Images)
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Devin Vassell #24 and Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs react during the fourth quarter against the New York Knicks in Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center on June 13, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas.
(Gregory Shamus, Getty Images)
NYPD will be deploying a record 10,000 police officers to make sure everything runs smoothly. The 1996 World Series celebration for the New York Yankees brought out an estimated 3.5 million fans and officials think this one could compete with that, calling it “historic.”
Here’s what you need to know for the Knicks’ championship parade:
How to watch the Knicks’ championship parade?
Mayor Zohran Mamdani made sure fans are prepared to enjoy the Knicks’ parade whether they can attend the festivities or not. “We’re bringing the Knicks Championship Parade to the people – no matter where you are,” he posted on social media.
When is the Knicks’ championship parade?
Where is the Knicks’ championship parade?
The Knicks’ championship parade will run down Manhattan’s “Canyon of Heroes,” starting near Bowling Green in Lower Manhattan and traveling north to City Hall.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: How to watch New York Knicks championship parade
