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New York Knicks beat Spurs to claim first NBA title in 53 years

By FRANCE 24

Jalen Brunson scored 45 points as the New York Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 on Saturday to clinch their first NBA championship in 53 years. The Knicks sealed the best-of-seven NBA Finals 4-1, denying Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs on their home court to capture their first title since 1973.