The New York Knicks won their first NBA championship since 1973 after defeating the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5. The victory secured a 4-1 series win for the Knicks, who led the series 3-1 heading into the final game. Led by Jalen Brunson’s 45 points, the team secured the title in San Antonio, Texas, at the Frost Bank Center. The win followed a historic Game 4 comeback where the Knicks won 107-106 after trailing by 29 points at halftime. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the atmosphere at Madison Square Garden during that comeback was so electric that the floor was reportedly vibrating. Following the championship win, Knicks owner James Dolan expressed regret that the title took so long to achieve. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that a championship parade will take place in Manhattan this Thursday. A wide range of celebrities attended the finals to support the team. Longtime fans and stars including Timothée Chalamet, Ben Stiller, Tracy Morgan, and John Turturro traveled to San Antonio for Game 5. Other notable figures photographed in San Antonio included Sydney Sweeney, Scooter Braun, and Prince Harry. During the finals, other celebrities spotted courtside included Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock, Pete Davidson, Adam Sandler, Jay-Z, Jimmy Fallon, Michael J. Fox, Larry David, Jerry Seinfeld, Mariska Hargitay, and Taylor Swift. Jordyn Woods, who is engaged to Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns, attended Game 5 with a lucky orange purse. She told The Hollywood Reporter that she felt “excited” and “nervous” before the game and described the city’s fandom as a “one-of-a-kind experience.” also, both former President Barack Obama and current President Donald J. Trump congratulated the team on their victory.