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NYC erupts with joy as Knicks win NBA championship

The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs Saturday night in Game 5 of the NBA Finals – and are world champions for the first time in 53 years. Lilia Luciano reports from New York, where the City That Never Sleeps is still celebrating.

Published June 14, 2026, 1:10 PM
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NYC erupts with joy as Knicks win NBA championship

The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs Saturday night in Game 5 of the NBA Finals – and are world champions for the first time in 53 years. Lilia Luciano reports from New York, where the City That Never Sleeps is still celebrating.

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