The New York Knicks win the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs to end a 53-year title drought. Across the series, the Knicks take the championship in five games, finishing the best-of-seven series 4-1. In the decisive contest, New York defeats San Antonio in Game 5 on Saturday, with reported final scores of 94-90 and 94-90 / 90-94 in different accounts. Multiple outlets describe the Knicks as rallying in the Finals, including winning several games after falling behind by double digits. CNA also notes that the Knicks rally from double-digit deficits in all four of their victories during the series. Japan Times reports that the Spurs are lifted with the trophy for the first time since 1973, though in the context of other coverage this statement refers to the Knicks’ title drought being snapped. Celebrations in New York are reported after the Knicks claim their first NBA championship since 1973.