When the Knicks captured the N.B.A. championship in San Antonio, euphoria and disbelief rippled across New York City, where the fans had grown accustomed to annual heartbreak. It was a rare moment of shared, unmitigated glee.

This 24-page section, published on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, celebrates their historic run that ended a 53-year title drought and transformed a hardened city into a puddle of joy.