Real recap: 2026 Finals, Knicks def. Spurs 4-1. Brunson’s 45 (ties Jordan’s 1998 Game 6) won FMVP; 16-3 playoff run, 9 straight road wins, Mike Brown’s first title after replacing Thibodeau.
In the 2026 Finals the Knicks defeated San Antonio 4-1; Brunson orchestrated throughout, showing top-tier point-guard mettle.
In Game 5 of the 2026 Finals, Brunson exploded for 45 points to clinch the title — a scoring night that ranks with legends like Jordan.