Hello, basketball fans, and welcome to The Athletic’s live coverage of the 2025 NBA Cup final as the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs battle for bragging rights and, of course, a hefty cash prize at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
New York is coming off an offensive explosion against Orlando, propelled by another scoring masterclass from Jalen Brunson. San Antonio is representing the Western Conference, handing Oklahoma City its second loss of the season in the semifinal as Victor Wembanyama returned to action.
Follow along throughout the day for the latest updates, play-by-play, analysis and reaction from our team of reporters.