Fans stormed the streets across New York City after the Knicks won their first NBA title in 53 years, defeating the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA finals.
Congrats on your victory, Knicks! Video shows excited fans at a watch party in New York celebrating the moment of the big win. This is the Knicks' first NBA championship since 1973, ending a decades-long drought. ππ
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Knicks fans at JFK Airport erupted in cheers after the team clinched the NBA Championship in Game 5 after 53 years. Read more on the historic win: pix11.com/news/local-news/knβ¦
This picture was taken before Game 1 started. I'm so happy to have witnessed this run. My Pops was a Knicks fan. If he was still around, I know he'd be hollering as much as everyone tonight. But I know he's hollering up in heaven right now. #AlwaysKnicks
Fans swarmed New York City after the Knicks won their first NBA title in 53 years, rallying from behind once again to beat the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5.
While some Knicks fans celebrated their Championship win safely, others were seen crowding the streets and jumping on top of buses. PIX11's Greg Mocker describes the scene
New York Knicks fans celebrate their victory after Game 5 of the NBA Finals basketball series against the San Antonio Spurs, Saturday, June 13, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)