San Antonio, June 14 -- The New York Knicks completed a remarkable championship run on Saturday (Local Time), defeating the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals at the Frost Bank Centre to secure their first NBA title since 1973.

Holding a 3-1 advantage entering the contest, the Knicks sealed the best-of-seven series 4-1 behind a sensational performance from Jalen Brunson, who scored a game-high 45 points and carried New York through another dramatic comeback victory.

The Spurs looked poised to extend the series after racing into an early lead and maintaining control for much of the night.

San Antonio built a double-digit advantage in the opening quarter and stretched the margin to 16 points in the second period as Victo...