How the NBA belt got to New York Knicks

The last 12 title changes, in order, ending with the current holder.

New York Knicks hold the NBA belt today. Here's how it got to them: the last 12 times it changed hands.

1. April 6, 2026: New York Knicks beat Atlanta Hawks 108–105. Season page →
2. April 12, 2026: Charlotte Hornets beat New York Knicks 110–96. Season page →
3. April 17, 2026: Orlando Magic beat Charlotte Hornets 121–90. Season page →
4. April 22, 2026: Detroit Pistons beat Orlando Magic 98–83. Season page →
5. April 25, 2026: Orlando Magic beat Detroit Pistons 113–105. Season page →
6. April 29, 2026: Detroit Pistons beat Orlando Magic 116–109. Season page →
7. May 9, 2026: Cleveland Cavaliers beat Detroit Pistons 116–109. Season page →
8. May 15, 2026: Detroit Pistons beat Cleveland Cavaliers 115–94. Season page →
9. May 17, 2026: Cleveland Cavaliers beat Detroit Pistons 125–94. Season page →
10. May 19, 2026: New York Knicks beat Cleveland Cavaliers 115–104 (OT). Season page →
11. June 8, 2026: San Antonio Spurs beat New York Knicks 115–111. Season page →
12. June 10, 2026: New York Knicks beat San Antonio Spurs 107–106. Season page →

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