Overview
- New York beat San Antonio 124-113 in Las Vegas to win the NBA Cup in the league's in-season tournament.
- Second-year guard Tyler Kolek delivered 14 points, five rebounds and five assists in 20 minutes and stabilized the offense against Spurs pressure.
- Jalen Brunson was named NBA Cup MVP, while OG Anunoby had 28 points and nine rebounds, Karl-Anthony Towns posted 16 and 11, and Jordan Clarkson added 15 off the bench.
- NBA commissioner Adam Silver praised the tournament's quality and pointed to record viewership and strong November attendance as evidence of its momentum.
- Reporting from The Athletic says the Knicks are targeting a ballhandler before February, with roles expected to shift when Miles McBride returns from an ankle injury.