"OG Anunoby scored 28 points as the New York Knicks ended their 52-year trophy drought with a 124-113 NBA Cup final victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday. Forward Anunoby rattled in five three-pointers and point guard Jalen Brunson finished with 25 points as New York clinched their first silverware since the 1973 NBA Finals at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas."
"San Antonio went into the final brimming with confidence after upsetting top seeds and reigning NBA champions Oklahoma City in Saturday's semifinals, thanks to a superb display from French prodigy Victor Wembanyama. But a dogged all-round performance from New York thwarted San Antonio's hopes of crowning their cup campaign with victory. The Knicks limited Wembanyama to 18 points while delivering a balanced offensive performance to pull clear in the fourth quarter after trailing by 11 points late in the third."
New York Knicks captured the NBA Cup with a 124-113 win over the San Antonio Spurs, ending a 52-year trophy drought. OG Anunoby led the scoring with 28 points and five three-pointers, while Jalen Brunson contributed 25 points and was named tournament Most Valuable Player. Seven Knicks players finished in double figures, including Karl-Anthony Towns, Jordan Clarkson, Tyler Kolek, Josh Hart and Mikal Bridges. Mitchell Robertson added 15 rebounds and two blocks off the bench. New York overcame an 11-point deficit late in the third and limited Victor Wembanyama to 18 points to pull clear in the fourth.
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