The New York Knicks are on the brink of basketball history, heading into Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs with a chance to clinch their first championship since 1973—ending one of the longest title droughts in the league.

After more than half a century of heartbreak, the Knicks have finally built a team capable of winning it all. With the series in their favor, tonight's matchup in San Antonio could be the moment New York fans have been waiting for since the early '70s. Follow all the action →

Today's takeaway: The Knicks are 48 hours away from potentially rewriting New York basketball history.