Knicks win NBA Cup
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Expert recap and game analysis of the Chicago Bulls vs. Cleveland Cavaliers NBA game from 18 December 2025 on ESPN.
On Tuesday night, the New York Knicks won the NBA Cup after a 124-113 championship win over the San Antonio Spurs in Las Vegas. New York's first in-season tournament championship in franchise history also marks the franchise's first trophy since 1973, when it won the NBA Finals in five games against the Los Angeles Lakers.
The San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks meet in the NBA Cup final Tuesday in Las Vegas, Nevada, with tip-off slated for 8:30 p.m. ET.
Lakers coach JJ Redick turned to his stars to give more on the defensive end, and Luka Doncic acknowledged the need for that, particularly at the beginning of games.
Forward OG Anunoby had a team-high 28 points for New York, guard Jalen Brunson added 25 points, and center Karl-Anthony Towns had 16 points and 11 rebounds. The Spurs had seven double-digit scores led by 21 points from Dylan Harper and 18 from Victor Wembanyama.