2026 NBA Finals Trophy Podium Banner | Game 5

This banner was used during the trophy presentation for the New York Knicks after their Game 5 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on June 13, 2026. 

Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals marked the culmination of one of the most memorable postseason runs in New York Knicks history. Facing the San Antonio Spurs on the road with a chance to clinch the championship, the Knicks overcame a 16-point deficit to secure a 94–90 victory and capture the franchise's first NBA title since 1973. Led by Finals MVP Jalen Brunson, who scored 45 points and took over in the fourth quarter, New York completed a remarkable comeback to close out the series in five games. The victory capped a championship run defined by resilience, as the Knicks repeatedly erased double-digit deficits throughout the Finals en route to ending a 53-year title drought.