Mike Brown, after the Knicks won the NBA championship: "It feels so unreal."

In Game 5 of the 2025/26 NBA Finals, the New York Knicks rallied from a deficit to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 94-90, thanks to goals from Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, and Josh Hart, and ultimately lifted the championship trophy.

According to the data, Jalen Brunson scored 45 points and 3 assists in this game, Mikal Bridges scored 14 points and 4 assists, while Josh Hart contributed 13 points and 2 assists for the New York Knicks.

New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown said in an interview, "This is an incredible victory. To have such fans and finally bring the championship back to New York after so many years is just amazing. It feels so unreal, I can hardly believe I actually did it. I keep pinching myself to tell myself to live in reality and truly feel this moment."

“I usually tell the players how to adjust their mentality every day, and now I’m trying to do the same myself because I really can’t believe it. Our players are outstanding, from the 1st to the 18th, everyone has been ready since the first day of the season. Whenever we need someone to step up, someone always does.”

Mike Brown pointed out, "Many people say Jalen Brunson is too short, but he is the true core of the team. He is an MVP-caliber player. I hope everyone can truly recognize what kind of player he is. If you take all his impact on the game into account, it's simply immeasurable. He truly understands what it means to win, and that understanding sets the standard for the entire team."

“I must thank Jalen Brunson’s mother, his father, and his entire family. It is because of this upbringing that he truly understands what victory is. Even before stepping onto the court, he had already set a standard for himself.”

In addition, Mike Brown said, "I'm really exhausted. This is much more difficult than people imagine. I used to stand on the other side and watch the final whistle, and now I just want to catch my breath."

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