Photos: Knicks Fans Celebrate Their NBA Championship
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The New York Knicks captured their first NBA championship since 1973, defeating the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5. Across the city, fans watching from homes, bars, and street gatherings erupted in celebration after the historic victory. The Atlantic's photography essay documents those scenes of jubilation, the human moments that made the championship real for New York.
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New York Knicks fans climb on buses in Times Square as they celebrate after their team won the NBA Finals, in New York City.
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The New York Knicks celebrate with the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy after defeating the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals in San Antonio on June 13, 2026.
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Brooklyn residents celebrate the New York Knicks’ NBA Championship win against San Antonio Spurs during a watch party at Satsang Unisex Salon.
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Knicks fans celebrate as they watch Game 5 of the NBA Finals, in New York City.
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People watch the New York Knicks take on the San Antonio Spurs at a watch party in New York City.
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A Knicks fan waves a flag while standing on top of a traffic light pole after the New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs.
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New Yorkers flood the street in Harlem after the Knicks won the championship.
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People celebrate after the New York Knicks won, on June 13, 2026, in New York City.
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Knicks fans celebrate in New York on June 13, 2026.
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New Yorkers celebrate on a subway train on June 13, 2026.
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Knicks fans watch Game 5 at a watch party in New York City.
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The New York Knicks 7th Avenue Squad celebrates outside of Madison Square Garden while watching the conclusion of Game 5.
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Knicks fans erupt at a watch party as Jalen Brunson’s 45-point performance sealed a 94, 90 Game 5 win over the San Antonio Spurs.
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Knicks fans celebrate in New York City on June 13, 2026.
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Knicks fans climb on buses as they celebrate in Times Square.
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Fans celebrate at a watch party for Game 5 of the NBA Finals near Madison Square Garden, home of the New York Knicks, on June 13, 2026.