New York Knicks beat San Antonio Spurs 124-113 to win the 2025 NBA Cup Finals in Las Vegas.
The winners trailed by five points heading into the final quarter, but a 35-19 swing secured victory for The Knicks under the Vegas Lights.
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OG Anunoby scored 28 points and Jalen Brunson 25, on their way to lifting the trophy at the T-Mobile Arena.
New York’s players and head coach bagged a cool $530,000 – Spurs took home $212,000 each as consolation.
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nba cup finals – the tale of two teams
The New York Knicks’ Emirates NBA Cup Final success brought the franchise’s first silverware since their 1973 NBA Finals victory.
Their 12-1 run to start the final quarter was the first time since the opening quarter they held a lead – eventually outscoring Spurs 35-19.
Brunson – who scored 40 points in the semi-final – finished as MVP, with Anunoby top scorer.
Karl-Anthony Towns recorded 11 rebounds, with the winner’s 23 offensive rebounds being key to their success.
But it was a real all-round effort, with bench players Jordan Clarkson & Tyler Kolek contributing to the final quarter masterclass.
Mike Brown’s team are now 9-1 in their last 10 and sit second in the NBA Eastern Conference.
Next up for New York Knicks are a visit to Idiana Pacers, before facing Philadelphia 76ers and Miami Heat at Madison Square Garden.
These games take place on December 19,20 & 21.
It all went wrong for San Antonio in the final quarter, where they let an 11-point lead slip.
Their inability to keep the Knicks off the offensive glass proved pivotal in their defeat.
Spurs sit fourth in the Western Conference – 7-3 in their last 10.
However, their young roster will take great confidence from downing Oklahoma City Thunder in the semi-finals, and have a bright future ahead.
They’ll face Washington Wizards home and away as well as a trip to Atlanta Hawks between Friday, December 19 – Monday, December 22.
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