Knicks’ NBA Finals Game 5 report card: There are no words for Jalen Brunson
The New York Knicks won the NBA Finals in Game 5 with a score of 94-90 against the San Antonio Spurs. Jalen Brunson had an outstanding performance, while Karl-Anthony Towns had one of his worst playoff games. The Knicks' victory marks their return to the top of basketball after 53 years.
- ▪Jalen Brunson had a remarkable game, earning an A+ grade.
- ▪Karl-Anthony Towns had a poor performance, scoring only two points and fouling out after 23 minutes.
- ▪The Knicks won the NBA Finals in Game 5 with a score of 94-90.
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New York Knicks Knicks’ NBA Finals Game 5 report card: There are no words for Jalen Brunson By Stefan Bondy Published June 14, 2026, 12:21 a.m. ET Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) puts up a shot over San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) during the third quarter. Jason Szenes for the New York Post Report card from the Knicks’ title-winning 94-90 victory over the Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday night in San Antonio: Jalen Brunson No words necessary. Grade: A+ Karl-Anthony Towns It was one of his worst, if not the worst, playoff games from Towns, who fell into foul trouble early and managed just two points on 1 of 7 shooting. He also fouled out after 23 minutes. Towns was lucky Brunson and the ‘Nova boys bailed him out in the championship closeout.
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