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Yesterday, the New York Knicks won their first NBA Championship since 1973, defeating the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5. Fans across New York City held watch parties at their homes, at bars, and in the streets—and they erupted in celebration after the Knicks’ historic win.

June 14, 2026, 1:13 PM ET

New York Knicks fans climb on a school bus in Times Square as they celebrate.

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New York Knicks fans climb on buses in Times Square as they celebrate after their team won the NBA Finals, in New York City.

Members of the New York Knicks celebrate with a trophy on the court after winning the NBA Finals.

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The New York Knicks celebrate with the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy after defeating the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals in San Antonio on June 13, 2026.

People inside a hair salon celebrate during a watch party for the New York Knicks.

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Brooklyn residents celebrate the New York Knicks’ NBA Championship win against San Antonio Spurs during a watch party at Satsang Unisex Salon.

A group of basketball fans at a watch party cheer and raise their arms.

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Knicks fans celebrate as they watch Game 5 of the NBA Finals, in New York City.

People sit and stand in a city street, watching a televised basketball game.

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People watch the New York Knicks take on the San Antonio Spurs at a watch party in New York City.

A Knicks fan waves a flag while standing on top of a traffic light pole.

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A Knicks fan waves a flag while standing on top of a traffic light pole after the New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs.

People dance and celebrate in a city street.

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New Yorkers flood the street in Harlem after the Knicks won the championship.

A large crowd of people celebrating in an intersection in a city.

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People celebrate after the New York Knicks won, on June 13, 2026, in New York City.

A person leans out of a car window, shouting during celebrations in New York City.

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Knicks fans celebrate in New York on June 13, 2026.

New Yorkers celebrate on a subway train.

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New Yorkers celebrate on a subway train on June 13, 2026.

Knicks fans attend a watch party, viewing the game projected on a screen outside.

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Knicks fans watch Game 5 at a watch party in New York City.

Knicks fans cheer while standing outside of Madison Square Garden.

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The New York Knicks 7th Avenue Squad celebrates outside of Madison Square Garden while watching the conclusion of Game 5.

Knicks fans erupt at a watch party in a bar.

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Knicks fans erupt at a watch party as Jalen Brunson’s 45-point performance sealed a 94–90 Game 5 win over the San Antonio Spurs.

Knicks fans gather in a street, with one carrying a cardboard bust of Jalen Brunson.

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Knicks fans celebrate in New York City on June 13, 2026.

Knicks fans climb on school buses as they celebrate in Times Square.

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Knicks fans climb on buses as they celebrate in Times Square.

Knicks fans attend a watch party in a city street, with one fan standing at center, arms raised up.

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Fans celebrate at a watch party for Game 5 of the NBA Finals near Madison Square Garden, home of the New York Knicks, on June 13, 2026.

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Alan Taylor is a senior editor at The Atlantic.

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