The New York Knicks won their first trophy 1973 on Tuesday night as they lifted the NBA Cup, defeating the San Antonio Spurs by a score of 124-113 in Las Vegas. But while the players certainly seemed happy about the accomplishment (and sharing in the prize money),

Fresh off an NBA Cup title, the Knicks are walking a very thin financial line — and Bobby Marks of ESPN suggests that reality could quietly shape everything they do between now and the trade deadline.

The New York Knicks captured their first championship since 1973 on Tuesday, December 16, and while it was just the NBA Cup, as opposed to the NBA Finals, there was plenty for the tortured fanbase to celebrate.

The moment unfolded during the Knicks’ on-court celebration after winning the NBA Cup on Tuesday, when Hart, standing behind Brunson, playfully poked him as cameras rolled. Brunson jumped in surprise at the touch, turning his body fully to face Hart, who went about celebrating as if nothing ever happened.

Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby powered the Knicks to a 124–113 victory vs. the San Antonio Spurs and won the 2025 Emirates NBA Cup.

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