THE TAKE
The Knicks are by far the best team in the NBA. On the road, Spurs getting every call, took San Antonio’s best shot and won anyway.
BOLDNESS
55/100
GRADE
82/100
PLAYERS / TEAMS
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GRADING CRITERIA
The Knicks must finish the 2025-26 NBA season (or playoffs) with the best record or win the NBA Championship, demonstrating they were clearly the top team in the league. A first-round or second-round playoff exit would make this take FALSE.
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OUTCOME
CONFIRMED TRUEThe Knicks won the 2026 NBA Championship, defeating the San Antonio Spurs 4-1 in the Finals — clinching on the road in San Antonio with Jalen Brunson scoring 45 points in Game 5. The take was made on June 6 (during the Finals), referencing a road win over San Antonio, which aligns with Game 1 (105-95 Knicks win in San Antonio on June 3). The Knicks proved themselves the best team by winning the title, though the series was extremely competitive — every game was within five points in the final five minutes — so 'by far the best team' is a mild overstatement.