Patrick Ewing had a front-row seat to see his Knicks title wait finally come to an end
The New York Knicks captured their first NBA championship in 53 years with a 94-90 win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5. Patrick Ewing, a former Knicks star and franchise ambassador, watched courtside as Jalen Brunson scored 45 points to clinch the title. After reflecting on his own past finals losses, Ewing was celebrated by teammates, including Karl‑Anthony Towns, who dedicated the victory to him.
- ▪The Knicks defeated the Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 to secure their first NBA title since 1973.
- ▪Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 45 points in the championship‑clinching game.
- ▪Patrick Ewing, who previously reached the finals with the Knicks in 1994 and 1999 and as a coach with the Magic in 2009, watched the victory from the sidelines.
- ▪Karl‑Anthony Towns approached Ewing after the game and said, "This is for you, Pat."
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nba finals NBA New York Knicks Patrick Ewing had a front-row seat to see his Knicks title wait finally come to an end By Zach Braziller Published June 14, 2026, 2:28 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google SAN ANTONIO — All these years later, Patrick Ewing was able to celebrate a Knicks championship. A basketball ambassador for the franchise, Ewing was courtside as Jalen Brunson erupted for 45 points to lead the Knicks to their first title in 53 years with a 94-90 victory in Game 5 over the Spurs at Frost Bank Center on Saturday night. “Fourth time is the charm,” a grinning Ewing said. “’99, I did the same thing I did tonight, just sit and watch and cheer. I take my hat (off) to the team, take my hat off to Jalen.
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