The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Frost Bank Center, closing out the NBA Finals in five games behind a 45-point performance from Jalen Brunson. New York overcame a 10-point first-quarter deficit, controlled the closing minutes, and secured the franchise’s championship with a 4-1 series win.
Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown
First Quarter
San Antonio set the early tone with a strong defensive opening and took a 23-13 lead after one quarter. The Spurs held New York to 13 points in the period and got off to the better start on both ends, forcing the Knicks to chase the game immediately.
Second Quarter
The Knicks settled in during the second and outscored the Spurs 24-19. That stretch trimmed the San Antonio lead to 42-37 by halftime. New York still had work to do, but the offense began to find rhythm, and Brunson kept the game within reach heading into the break.
Third Quarter
Both teams traded productive stretches in the third quarter, with San Antonio narrowly winning the frame 30-28. The Spurs carried a 72-65 lead into the fourth, helped by timely scoring from Dylan Harper and interior production from Victor Wembanyama. Even so, the Knicks remained close enough to make one more push.
Fourth Quarter
That push arrived in the final 12 minutes. New York outscored San Antonio 29-18 in the fourth quarter, turning a seven-point deficit into a four-point win. The Knicks executed better late, got to the foul line, and delivered the key possessions needed to complete another comeback and finish the series.
Key Performers
Jalen Brunson, Knicks: Brunson led all scorers with 45 points and carried New York’s offense throughout the night. In a game where the Knicks shot just 35.6% from the field as a team, his shot-making and late-game control made the difference.
Josh Hart, Knicks: Hart added 11 rebounds to help New York finish with a 48-47 edge on the glass. His work on the boards gave the Knicks extra chances in a low-efficiency game.
Mikal Bridges, Knicks: Bridges led New York with four assists. While the Knicks finished with only 14 assists as a team, his playmaking helped steady key stretches.
Dylan Harper, Spurs: Harper scored 25 points to lead San Antonio and provided needed offense as the Spurs tried to close out a home win.
Victor Wembanyama, Spurs: Wembanyama finished with 19 points, 14 rebounds, and five blocks. He anchored San Antonio’s interior presence and helped the Spurs stay in front for much of the night.
NerdSports Stat: The Knicks won the championship despite shooting just 35.6% from the field because Brunson scored 47.9% of New York’s total points, while the team also finished plus-8 at the free-throw line.
Game Analysis
This was not a game decided by overall shooting efficiency. Both teams made 12 three-pointers and shot 32.4% from deep, but New York created its edge at the foul line and in late-game execution. The Knicks went 20-for-28 on free throws, while the Spurs finished 12-for-19. In a four-point game, that margin mattered.
San Antonio had chances after leading 23-13 after one quarter and 72-65 through three. The Spurs also received solid production from Harper and Wembanyama, but the offense stalled in the fourth quarter, when they managed only 18 points. Their 38.4% overall shooting and 63.2% free-throw shooting left too many points behind in a Finals closeout game.
For New York, this was another reminder of how reliable Brunson has been in pressure moments. The Knicks did not overwhelm San Antonio statistically. They had only 14 assists, shot below 36% from the field, and spent most of the night trailing. But they stayed within striking distance, trusted Brunson to organize the closing possessions, and took control in the final period.
Closing Context
With the win, New York claimed the NBA championship and finished the series 4-1. The Knicks closed the postseason with a title-clinching road victory and completed a memorable Finals run with another comeback effort. San Antonio finished the season as Western Conference champion and pushed into the Finals, but New York’s late execution in Game 5 secured the trophy.
Frequently Asked Questions
The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 on June 13, 2026.
Jalen Brunson scored 45 points on 35.6% shooting.
After the win, New York sits 4-1 in the NBA Finals and finished as champion.
Jalen Brunson was the standout performer with 45 points in the title-clinching win.
