Late Night Highlights: Knicks’ Victory Celebration

The Late Night Roundup offers a recap of last night’s events, allowing you to catch up on comedy highlights while we watch. Here’s an update on the New York Knicks’ recent triumph.

Comeback Kings

New York Knicks’ star Jalen Brunson appeared on The Tonight Show promising to return with the NBA championship trophy. On Monday, he fulfilled that promise, joining teammates to celebrate before exhilarated fans.

“It sounds like Game 5 in San Antonio here,” Jimmy Fallon commented.

“Of course it’s the Knicks, so they won’t really show up until the second half.” — JIMMY FALLON

“And if that’s not enough, we’ve got music from Wu-Tang Clan tonight. Yeah, right now, backstage smells extra celebratory, you know what I’m saying?” — JIMMY FALLON

Longtime Knicks enthusiast Spike Lee eagerly joined the stage for a confetti-filled celebration.

“Let’s go, we’ve been waiting 53 years!” Lee exclaimed.

“This is The Tonight Show where the champions go. Ladies and gentlemen, put your hands together for the kings of the comeback, a team of history, a team of destiny, our dream team, please welcome the 2026 NBA World Champions, your New York Knicks!” — JIMMY FALLON

Punchiest Punchlines

The hosts didn’t hold back their humor surrounding the Knicks’ victory.

“The New York Knicks on Saturday defeated the San Antonio Spurs to win their first NBA championship in 53 years. People celebrated in the streets, singing and dancing till the wee hours. But the real, old-school Knick fans are still worried there might be a Game 6.” — SETH MEYERS

“The last time New York City cheered like that was when Trump announced he wouldn’t attend Game 4.” — JIMMY FALLON

“One shooting, four stabbings, 63 arrests, relatively low key. You know it’s funny, people worried Mayor Mamdani was going to destroy New York — no one would have guessed it would be fans of the Knicks.” — JIMMY KIMMEL

“Um, on a Saturday night? I think that might be a record low.” — JON STEWART, referring to the number of crimes amid the postgame celebration

“Our mayor is Muslim, our bagels are Jewish, our Timothée’s Chalamet, Knicks in five.” — JON STEWART

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