The NBA Cup has now come to an end. The fans have witnessed enough; we are just going to look back and realize what just happened. The games have been intense, and the entire NBA Cup event just passed in an instant. The performance of every single team was impressive. The entire NBA Cup has been fulfilling for the fans. Follow us to catch up on the next NBA events.
There were lot of things that took place in the group stage, and the quarterfinals went quickly, and the semifinals were incredibly quick. Don’t overwhelm yourself with all the stuff, because we have already broken it down and have provided you with the in-depth analysis, performance, and details about highlights. All you have to do is sit back and get into the NBA Cup world with us. Click here to know more about the NBA Cup and its news and predictions.
History of the New York Knicks
The New York Knicks are a professional American Basketball team; the New York Knicks participate in the National Basketball Association. Established in 1946. The New York Knicks were performing well in their early years, and they were in the playoffs for almost all the seasons they took part. In 1950, the New York Knicks made three consecutive appearances in the NBA Finals. They were famous for playing tough defense; However, they were unable to win an NBA championship during this era.
Since 2000, the New York Knicks have struggled to get back into the form they were before, but won their first division title in 19 years in 2012-13. The New York Knicks failed to make the playoffs for eight years until 2020–21. They have had perfect players and administration at the beginning of their team, but now the team does not have as much power and efficient players as before. Now they have secured the NBA Cup 2025 as champions.
Recap of the NBA Cup Finals
The New York Knicks faced the San Antonio Spurs in the last game. Both teams have pushed harder and performed exceptionally well. The game has ended at the score 124-113 in favour of the New York Knicks. OG Anunoby has played for a solid 40 minutes, and Mitchell Robinson secured 15 rebounds. The OG Anunoby has secured 28 points and 10 Field Goals Made. Jalen Brunson done eight assists in the game.
Both teams pushed harder and scored 28-30 in the first quarter, 31-31 in the second quarter, and 30-33 in the third quarter; the final quarter is where the entire story changes. The New York Knicks managed to secure 35 touchdowns while the San Antonio Spurs were only able to score 19. Overall, the finals for the New York Knicks were just as easy as the games they faced in the quarter finals and semifinals. To know more, stay tuned with us and check us for more information on sports.
| Season | GP | W | L | W–L% | Finish | Playoffs |
| 2020–21 | 72 | 41 | 31 | .569 | 3rd, Atlantic | Lost in first round, 1–4 (Hawks) |
| 2021–22 | 82 | 37 | 45 | .451 | 5th, Atlantic | Did not qualify |
| 2022–23 | 82 | 47 | 35 | .573 | 3rd, Atlantic | Lost in conference semifinals, 2–4 (Heat) |
| 2023–24 | 82 | 50 | 32 | .610 | 2nd, Atlantic | Lost in conference semifinals, 3–4 (Pacers) |
| 2024–25 | 82 | 51 | 31 | .622 | 2nd, Atlantic | Lost in conference finals, 2–4 (Pacers) |
New York Knicks’ performance in the Group Stage
In the Group Stage, the New York Knicks performed well, but they experienced some ups and downs during the game, too. In the first game, the New York Knicks have faced the Chicago Bulls in the first game. The Bulls managed to edge out the New York Knicks in the first game and won. The next game was against the Miami Heat, and the New York Knicks managed to win this game. The game was close, and the New York Knicks found it competitive to face them. The game then ended with the score of 140-132 in favor of the New York Knicks.
Then they faced the Hornets in the next Group Stage, and if they won the game again, they got their momentum back, and they crushed their opponents with ease. The score ended at 101-129, favoring the New York Knicks to won the game. The last Group Stage was against the Bucks, and it was an easy win for the New York Knicks. The game ended with the score of 118-109, in favor of the New York Knicks.
Performance in the Quarter Finals
In the quarterfinals, the New York Knicks faced the Raptors; the Raptors did not have as a good record as the New York Knicks. Yet the game was tough, and the New York Knicks made the game more challenging than before. The game ended with the score of 101-117 in favor of the New York Knicks. The Raptors have had a solid attack; everyone on their team performed and had the ball possession dominance, yet they are not efficient enough to score more points than the New York Knicks.
Jalen Brunson scored 35 points in the game, and Josh Harts scored 21 points. The stats looked similar, yet the New York Knicks managed to edge out the opponents in the game. They recorded nineteen assists and seven blocks with the largest lead of 24. The whole game was fast and high-paced. The New York Knicks had now found the momentum to them to perform in the semi-finals.
Semi-Finals Intensity and Gameplay from the New York Knicks
In the semi-finals, the New York Knicks faced the Orlando Magic. The game ended in favor of the New York Knicks. The Magic did not have a great record, but they managed to score huge number of points. In the first quarter, the Magics scored 33 points, and they managed to score 38 in the next quarter, 29 in the 3rd quarter, and 32 in the final quarter. They had the ball possession, the momentum, and the control over the game.
But the New York Knicks, on the other hand, used more tactical moves; they scored and edged them out with a lead in the first quarter itself. Then they went slower and steadier and scored 28 touchdowns in all the last 3 quarters. That paved the way for the New York Knicks to secure the win for that game. This semi-final is where the intensity of the New York Knicks is revealed; they chose a tactical approach rather than just pushing harder for points.
New York Knicks’ performance in the Final NBA Cup Game
The San Antonio Spurs controlled the game in the first 3 quarters; they took lead of 1 to 2 points in the first 3 quarters. In the end, the New York Knicks have managed to take control and outplayed the San Antonio Spurs in the 4th quarter by scoring 35 points. This final quarter is where the entire game has flipped; the New York Knicks have been on the edge of losing the entire game. Their tactical approach towards this final game was challenging, and yet they managed to outsmart the San Antonio Spurs.
The only reason that the San Antonio Spurs cannot take control over the final quarter is that the New York Knicks have managed to tighten their defensive line in the end. This gave them a huge space to score more in the end and also prevented the San Antonio Spurs from scoring more. The game has ended, and there was still cheering from the fans and a bit of controversy, too.
New York Knicks being Champions and their Celebration
The confetti and the Cup brought attention to Las Vegas; every single New York Knicks player stood there with pride and embraced their win on the stage. Jalen Brunson now been recognized as the NBA Cup MVP. The lifting of the NBA Cup was highlighted and filled with joy and cheer. A little controversy on the banner decision from the New York Knicks. will not raise an NBA Cup banner at Madison Square Garden. As this decision brought the fans and the social media’s attention.
As the New York Knicks have not been champions for a long time, this win was clearly something special for the New York Knicks fans. The final moments of the game have shown how much the New York Knicks have put in the effort to win the NBA Cup. The New York Knicks secured the championship in 1973. It’s been 51 years since then to get this NBA Cup Championship. It was purely emotional and also something to be celebrated by the New York Knicks and their fans.
Conclusion
This 2025 NBA Cup has been fast and equally stable at the same time, with multiple rivalries and multiple showdowns. The intense games that finally came to an end, this time in the hands of the New York Knicks. This NBA Cup is where most of the teams have given their hundred percent. From now on, the New York Knicks are going to dominate the upcoming games. Teams are going to experience the actual challenge in the NBA. The New York Knicks are going to be a bigger threat to their opponents.
This NBA Cup is history, a history that is made by the New York Knicks. This is going to be remembered in the NBA world forever. Not because it’s the New York Knicks, but because of their courage to decline the banner in Madison Square Garden and say they have bigger goals like securing the NBA championship. With this, they have still lifted the NBA cup trophy and enjoyed the celebration.
