New York Knicks coach Mike Brown believes there are plenty of benefits to playing for and winning the midseason NBA Cup.

For the first time since eliminating New York in last season’s Eastern Conference finals, the Indiana Pacers square off against their biggest rivals outside the

The Knicks' Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns were selected to the NBA Cup All-Tournament Team along with Luka Doncic, De'Aaron Fox and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

Here’s an updated look at the NBA power rankings following the Knicks’ Emirates Cup win, factoring in recent results, momentum shifts, and a few reality checks across the league. Some teams are surging,

Moreover, the cup run highlighted this team's growing ability to stay composed, play collectively and overcome adversity in high-pressure moments. For Hall of Famer, Reggie Miller, this triumph only doubles down on his belief that the Knicks can finally be trusted when the 2026 playoffs arrive and represent the East in the 2026 NBA Finals.

New York rallied from an 11-point second-half deficit to beat San Antonio 124-113 in the NBA Cup championship game. OG Anunoby led New York with 28 points, and Jalen Brunson added 25. Brunson was named the NBA Cup MVP. Dylan Harper paced San Antonio with 21.

The New York Knicks won the NBA Cup on Tuesday night, beating the San Antonio Spurs 124-113. OG Anunoby led the team in scoring with 28 points, shooting the ball with excellent efficiency. And Dirk Nowitzki has seemingly helped the Knicks star improve,