Overview
- New York closed on a 35-19 fourth quarter, including a 13-1 burst, to secure a 124-113 victory in Las Vegas.
- The Knicks controlled the glass 59-42 and posted 56 paint points, with Mitchell Robinson grabbing 15 rebounds, 10 on the offensive end.
- OG Anunoby led with 28 points, Brunson added 25 and the MVP award, and reserves Jordan Clarkson and Tyler Kolek keyed the early fourth-quarter surge.
- Victor Wembanyama, eased back on a minutes limit, finished with 18 points as Dylan Harper scored 21 and De'Aaron Fox 16 for San Antonio.
- The in-season final does not affect standings, leaving both teams 18-7, and prize payouts were $530,933 per winner and $212,373 per runner-up, as Karl-Anthony Towns managed a calf issue and returned late.