On Tuesday, the New York Knicks secured their first NBA Cup Final title, defeating the San Antonio Spurs 124‑113 in Las Vegas.
Game Overview
The contest was tight through the first two and a half quarters, with both teams trading leads. San Antonio surged to a double‑digit advantage late in the third quarter, powered by a solo run from Victor Wembanyama. The Knicks turned the tide in the fourth, outscoring the Spurs 35‑19 after Wembanyama sat on the bench due to an injury that limited his minutes.
Key Performances
OG Anunoby led the Knicks with 28 points, shooting 10 of 17 overall and 5 of 10 from beyond the arc, while adding nine rebounds, three assists and four offensive boards. Jalen Brunson, named MVP, finished with 25 points, eight rebounds, four rebounds and two blocks, shooting 11 of 27 overall, 1 of 5 from deep and 2 of 4 from the free‑throw line. Mitchell Robinson dominated the glass, grabbing 15 rebounds in 18 minutes, including 10 on the offensive side, as the Knicks posted 56 points in the paint compared to San Antonio’s 44. The Spurs saw De’Aaron Fox score 16 points on 5 of 16, with nine assists, two rebounds and five turnovers, while Victor Wembanyama contributed 18 points on 7 of 17, 2 of 6 from three, six rebounds, two blocks, one assist and one steal.
Every member of the Knicks roster will receive an additional $530,933 for the championship win.
Key Takeaways
- Knicks secure first NBA Cup Final title.
- OG Anunoby leads with 28 points, Jalen Brunson earns MVP.
- Victor Wembanyama limited by injury, Spurs fall.
The victory marks a historic milestone for New York basketball, as the Knicks claim their inaugural Cup Final championship and celebrate a hard‑earned triumph in Las Vegas.
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