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The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs, 124-113, in the 2025 NBA Cup championship game in Las Vegas on Tuesday to claim their first trophy since they won the 1973 NBA championship. The Knicks trailed by as many as 11 in the second half, but dominated the fourth quarter and pulled away down the stretch.
Following Moses Moody’s controversial last-second foul that led to the Suns shooting the game-winning free throws on Thursday night against the Warriors, the NBA’s officials investigated themselves and found the party in question innocent of all wrongdoing the next afternoon.
Stephon Castle led the Spurs to a 132-119 win with 30 points and 10 rebounds as seven San Antonio players scored in double figures. Luka Dončić paced the Lakers with 35 points, and LeBron James had 19 points and 15 rebounds.
These teams have been the best (or the worst) at using turnovers and offensive rebounding work to add possessions this season.
It seems almost silly to tack on 6.4 assists per game, creating 17.7 additional points for his team — more than point guards like Jalen Brunson, De'Aaron Dox or Darius Garland. He is a uniquely efficient and uniquely productive offensive force.
Los Angeles' investigates the 2025 NBA scandal that accuses Chauncey Billups and others of giving gamblers inside help.
Legendary NBA head coach Phil Jackson and sports writer Sam Smith talk about the stars who helped define the sport, including Jordan, Kobe, Shaq and "bad boy" Dennis Rodman.
League commissioner Adam Silver says the league might ponder moving its mid-season tourney finale to a college campus, rather than stay in Las Vegas.
Live coverage of the Miami Heat vs. Brooklyn Nets NBA game on ESPN, including live score, highlights and updated stats.