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Knicks' championship run will be remembered in New York and NBA history
AP News • • general
Key Points:
- The 2025-26 New York Knicks secured their first NBA championship since 1973, sparking a city-wide celebration and scheduling their first-ever championship parade on Broadway.
- Their postseason record of 16-3 (.842 winning percentage) ranks as the second-best since the NBA adopted the best-of-seven series format in 2003, with notable achievements including 13 consecutive wins and nine straight road victories.
- The Knicks set multiple records, including the largest comeback in an NBA Finals game (29 points) and a significant rally in the clinching game, highlighting their resilience and dominance throughout the playoffs.
- NBA analyst Mike Breen and celebrity fans like rapper Fat Joe have praised the Knicks' performance as one of the greatest postseason runs in NBA history.
- Players emphasized their mental toughness and resilience, with forward OG Anunoby and All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns acknowledging the pressure and ultimate success of the team's historic playoff journey.
