The New York Knicks captured the 2024 NBA championship on June 13, 2024, defeating the Dallas Mavericks 4-1 in the Finals. This marks the franchise's first title since 1973, ending a 51-year drought. The series concluded with a 112-98 victory at Madison Square Garden.
Jalen Brunson was named Finals MVP, averaging 28.5 points and 7.8 assists per game. The Knicks' defense held Luka DonΔiΔ to 25.3 points on 38% shooting in the series. New York's bench outscored Dallas' reserves 42-18 in the clinching game.
Fans celebrated outside Madison Square Garden, with many calling it a historic moment. The Knicks' victory was the culmination of a season where they finished with a 52-30 record, the second-best in the Eastern Conference.
