New York Knicks took the lineal NBA belt on November 7, 2026, beating Cleveland Cavaliers 109–97 on the road. It is reign 3,249 in the belt's history and the 206th for the franchise.
Cleveland Cavaliers had held it since November 6, 2026: 1 day and 0 defenses.
New York Knicks last held the belt in 2026–27, 8 days before this one; that reign lasted 3 days with 1 defense.
The reign lasted 4 days and 1 defense, ending November 11, 2026 against Cleveland Cavaliers.
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3,249Reign number
206thReign for the franchise
1Defenses
4Days held