Knicks win NBA Cup final on back of dominant fourth quarter

The Knicks will have at least one trophy in their possession this season.

On the strength of an impressive fourth quarter, the Knicks beat the Spurs 124-113 to win the NBA Cup final.

New York outscored San Antonio 35-19 in the final stanza to win the Cup — which started in 2023 — for the first time.

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) shoots the ball against the San Antonio Spurs in the second half during the Emirates NBA Cup final at T-Mobile Arena on Dec. 16, 2025. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

New York Knicks forward Og Anunoby (8) dunks the ball against the San Antonio Spurs in the second half during the Emirates NBA Cup final at T-Mobile Arena. Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

OG Anunoby had 28 and Jalen Brunson added 25 to lead the Knicks.

Each player on the Knicks will also bring home a $530,933 prize for their efforts in Las Vegas.