Overview
- The New York Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs 124–113 to claim the NBA’s midseason Cup at the neutral-site final in Las Vegas.
- Victor Wembanyama came off the bench and had a subdued outing as the Spurs limited his minutes following a month out with a calf issue.
- OG Anunoby scored 28 points and Jalen Brunson added 25 to lead New York, which closed strongly in the fourth quarter.
- The NBA Cup final is an extra game outside the regular-season standings and carries significant prize money for players and staff.
- Despite the loss, the Spurs’ rise under their rebuild remains a storyline, with Wembanyama casting the Cup as a step toward a playoff push.