The New York Knicks claimed their first piece of organizational hardware in over five decades on Tuesday night, defeating the San Antonio Spurs 124-113 to win the 2025 NBA Cup. The victory at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas marks the franchise's first championship-style trophy since the 1973 NBA Finals.

New York trailed by 11 points late in the third quarter after a 27-foot three-pointer from Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama put San Antonio ahead 92-81. However, the Knicks responded with a 35-19 scoring run in the fourth quarter to secure the win.

OG Anunoby led the Knicks with 28 points and nine rebounds, converting five of his attempts from beyond the arc. Point guard Jalen Brunson, who was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player, finished with 25 points and eight assists. Brunson received 19 of 20 votes from a media panel to earn the MVP honors, a recognition of his performance throughout the group stage and knockout rounds.

New York’s bench proved vital to the comeback. Reserve guard Jordan Clarkson scored 15 points, and rookie Tyler Kolek added 14 points and five assists. Center Mitchell Robinson provided a significant interior presence, grabbing 15 rebounds—10 of which were on the offensive glass—and recording two blocks in 18 minutes of action.

The Spurs were led by rookie Dylan Harper, who scored 21 points off the bench. Wembanyama finished with 18 points and six rebounds but was limited by New York’s secondary defenders during the closing minutes. San Antonio shot approximately 32% from three-point range as a team, matching the Knicks' efficiency but failing to keep pace with New York’s scoring in the paint.

Each player on the Knicks’ roster will receive a prize of $530,933 for winning the tournament, while the Spurs players will receive $212,373 as runners-up. Following the game, Karl-Anthony Towns announced his intention to donate his winnings to his foundation in the Dominican Republic to support community housing projects.

Statistical Breakdown

• Final Score: Knicks 124, Spurs 113
• Rebounding Advantage: New York out-rebounded San Antonio, particularly on the offensive glass, where Mitchell Robinson recorded 10 of his 15 boards.
• Fourth Quarter: New York outscored San Antonio by 16 points in the final frame.
• Shooting: Both teams shot under 50% from the field and roughly 32% from three-point range.

The Knicks move forward into the remainder of the regular season with the NBA Cup title, having successfully navigated a tournament field that included victories over the Toronto Raptors and Orlando Magic in earlier knockout rounds.