Jalen Brunson makes painful admission on Victor Wembanyama no-call
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Key Points:
- The New York Knicks clinched their first NBA Championship since 1973 by winning Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs, 94-90.
- Knicks star Jalen Brunson suffered a sprained ankle after landing on Spurs' Victor Wembanyama's foot during the third quarter, but no foul was called, despite replays showing a clear missed foul.
- Brunson played through the injury, scoring 45 points and earning unanimous Finals MVP honors, though he admitted postgame that he was still hurting from the sprain.
- Other key contributors for the Knicks included Mikal Bridges with 14 points, Josh Hart with 13 points and 11 rebounds, and OG Anunoby with 11 points, eight rebounds, and three steals.
- For the Spurs, rookie Dylan Harper led with 25 points off the bench, while Wembanyama posted 19 points, 14 rebounds, two assists, and five blocks.