New York Knicks Overcome San Antonio Spurs To Clinch NBA Cup Title

New York Knicks defeated San Antonio Spurs 124-113 to win the NBA Cup in Las Vegas, riding a strong second-half surge after trailing for long periods. OG Anunoby led the charge with 28 points, Jalen Brunson scored 25 to earn NBA Cup MVP, and New York took control with a decisive 13-1 run late in the third quarter. The Knicks dominated the paint and the glass, outrebounding the Spurs 59-42, with Mitchell Robinson pulling down 15 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns fought through a calf injury to record a double-double. NBA Basketball Game’s 21 points and Victor Wembanyama’s 18 kept San Antonio in the contest, but New York closed it out clinically.

Updated on: 17 December 2025 7:26 pm

NBA: New York Knicks vs San Antonio Spurs

New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) celebrates with teammates after his team's victory against the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Cup championship basketball game in Las Vegas. | Photo: AP/Ian Maule

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NBA: San Antonio Spurs vs New York Knicks

San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper (2) reacts after making a 3-point basket against the New York Knicks during the second half of the NBA Cup championship basketball game in Las Vegas. | Photo: AP/Ian Maule

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NBA Basketball Game: New York Knicks vs San Antonio Spurs

San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) shoots against New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (23) during the first half of the NBA Cup championship basketball game in Las Vegas. | Photo: AP/Ian Maule

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NBA Basketball Game: San Antonio Spurs vs New York Knicks

New York Knicks forward Og Anunoby (8) dunks the ball against the San Antonio Spurs during an NBA Cup championship basketball game in Las Vegas. | Photo: Kirby Lee/Pool via AP

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NBA Basketball: New York Knicks vs San Antonio Spurs

San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper (2) shoots against the New York Knicks during the first half of the NBA Cup championship basketball game in Las Vegas. | Photo: AP/Ian Maule

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NBA Basketball: San Antonio Spurs vs New York Knicks

San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) shoots against New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (23) and guard Jordan Clarkson (00) during the first half of the NBA Cup championship basketball game in Las Vegas. | Photo: AP/Ian Maule

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NBA Cup 2025 Final: New York Knicks vs San Antonio Spurs

Orlando Magic guard Desmond Bane (3) passes the ball between New York Knicks' Tyler Kolek (13) and Og Anunoby (8) in the second half of an NBA Cup semifinals basketball game in Las Vegas. | Photo: AP/Ronda Churchill

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NBA Cup 2025 Final: San Antonio Spurs vs New York Knicks

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) shoots against San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) during the second half of the NBA Cup championship basketball game in Las Vegas. | Photo: AP/Ian Maule

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NBA Cup: New York Knicks vs San Antonio Spurs

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) drives against San Antonio Spurs forward Julian Champagne (30) during the second half of the NBA Cup championship basketball game in Las Vegas. | Photo: AP/Ian Maule

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NBA Cup: San Antonio Spurs vs New York Knicks

New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) reacts during the closing seconds in the second half of the NBA Cup championship basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs in Las Vegas. | Photo: AP/Ian Maule