Knicks vs Spurs Player Stats: Box Score & Key Performances
Few moments in the NBA Cup final had the Garden buzzing quite like OG Anunoby’s fourth-quarter outburst. By the time the final buzzer sounded, the New York Knicks had defeated the San Antonio Spurs 124-113, securing the franchise’s first in-season tournament championship.
Final Score: Knicks 124 – Spurs 113 ·
Top Scorer (Knicks): OG Anunoby – 28 points ·
Top Scorer (Spurs): Victor Wembanyama – 22 points ·
Field Goal % (Knicks): 47% ·
Rebounds (Knicks): 59 ·
Turnovers (Spurs): 22
Quick snapshot
- Final score: Knicks 124–113 (ESPN (official NBA game page))
- OG Anunoby led New York with 28 points (FOX Sports (box score provider))
- Knicks outrebounded Spurs 59–42 (CBS Sports (game recap))
- Exact three‑point totals for every reserve player differ slightly between box score feeds
- Injury status for future games (no official updates as of publishing)
- Rebound totals vary by source — CBS Sports reported 67 rebounds for the Knicks while other feeds list 59
- Game played December 16, 2025 – the first NBA Cup final for both franchises (ESPN (event scheduling))
- Knicks trailed by as many as 14 points before rallying in the second half (CBS Sports (game flow))
- Next scheduled meeting: TBD – both teams face cross‑conference opponents in the regular season (NBA.com (official schedule))
- Knicks to continue Eastern Conference play; Spurs return to Western Conference matchups (NBA.com (official schedule))
A quick-reference table below captures the essential numbers from the matchup.
| Date | December 16, 2025 |
| Final Score | Knicks 124, Spurs 113 |
| Knicks Leading Scorer | OG Anunoby (28 pts) |
| Spurs Leading Scorer | Victor Wembanyama (22 pts) |
| Assists Leader (Knicks) | Jalen Brunson (6 ast) |
| Rebounds Leader (Spurs) | Victor Wembanyama (11 reb) |
Who is favored to win Spurs vs. Knicks?
Current betting odds for Spurs vs. Knicks
Before tip‑off, sportsbooks listed the Knicks as small favorites thanks to home‑court advantage and a deeper rotation. According to ESPN (NBA odds aggregator), New York opened at –3.5 points, while San Antonio hovered around +3.5. The over/under settled at 229.5 total points. After the game, the market shifted toward the Knicks, reflecting their decisive victory.
Expert predictions and picks
Most analysts pointed to the Knicks’ rebounding advantage and the Spurs’ turnover issues. A recap from CBS Sports (game analysis team) noted that San Antonio entered the game with the league’s 20th‑ranked defensive rebounding rate, a weakness New York exploited by grabbing 23 offensive boards. “The Knicks’ second‑chance points were the difference,” the recap stated.
The pattern: home‑court and rebounding depth gave the Knicks a clear edge that the oddsmakers correctly identified.
What were the key player stats in the last Knicks vs. Spurs matchup?
Top scorers for each team
OG Anunoby led all scorers with 28 points on 11‑of‑19 shooting, including 4 three‑pointers, as reported by FOX Sports (game box score). For San Antonio, rookie Victor Wembanyama posted 22 points and 11 rebounds, a double‑double that kept the Spurs competitive through three quarters. Jalen Brunson added 25 points and 6 assists for New York, while Stephon Castle contributed 15 points and 12 assists for San Antonio (FOX Sports).
Rebounds and assists leaders
New York dominated the glass, pulling down 59 total rebounds (23 offensive) compared with San Antonio’s 42 (17 offensive). CBS Sports (game stats feed) listed Julius Randle with 11 rebounds and Karl‑Anthony Towns with 9. In the assist column, the Spurs actually led 29–27, a surprising split driven by Stephon Castle’s 12 dimes and Tre Jones’s 7. Jalen Brunson’s 6 assists paced the Knicks.
Shooting efficiency comparison
One of the most telling stats was field‑goal percentage: New York shot 46.7% (49 of 105) to San Antonio’s 41.4% (41 of 99). From three, the Knicks hit 15 of 40 (37.5%) and the Spurs 14 of 39 (35.9%), per ESPN (official box score). At the free‑throw line, the Spurs made 17 of 22 (77.3%) while New York only attempted 15, making 11.
But the real margin came in second‑chance points: the Knicks’ 23 offensive rebounds translated to 28 second‑chance points, compared with just 14 for San Antonio. The turnover battle also tilted heavily — the Spurs committed 22 turnovers to the Knicks’ 13 (ESPN game page).
The Knicks punished the Spurs’ sloppy ball‑handling and weak defensive rebounding — a blueprint that any future opponent can emulate. For San Antonio, cutting turnovers from 22 to the league average of 14 would have erased the 11‑point deficit.
Where can I find live stats for Spurs vs. Knicks?
Official NBA.com game tracker
The league’s own platform, NBA.com (official game center), offers play‑by‑play, possession charts, and player tracking data. It updates in real time during live games and archives full box scores after the final buzzer.
ESPN live box score
ESPN’s box score page (sports media leader) provides quarter‑by‑quarter scoring, player stats with shooting splits, and a “game flow” graph that shows which team led at each interval. For the December 16 game, ESPN noted the Spurs led for 59% of the game before the Knicks’ late surge (ESPN game recap).
CBS Sports gametracker
CBS Sports (sports journalism outlet) includes a live win probability meter, detailed player stats, and a “key plays” timeline. Their recap of the Knicks’ victory emphasized the fourth‑quarter rally. All three platforms also offer mobile apps for push notifications on scoring runs and player milestones.
NBA.com gives the deepest raw data (lineup efficiency, shot charts) but has a clunkier interface. ESPN and CBS offer faster, more visually oriented updates — better for a casual fan checking scores on the go.
What this means: whichever platform you choose, live stats for future Knicks–Spurs games will be available within seconds of each play.
Team stats comparison: Knicks vs. Spurs (December 16, 2025)
Nine categories tell the story of why New York won — one pattern: the Knicks dominated the boards and forced mistakes.
| Stat | Knicks | Spurs |
|---|---|---|
| Final Score | 124 | 113 |
| Field Goal % | 46.7% | 41.4% |
| 3‑Point % | 37.5% (15/40) | 35.9% (14/39) |
| Free Throw % | 73.3% (11/15) | 77.3% (17/22) |
| Rebounds | 59 | 42 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 23 | 17 |
| Assists | 27 | 29 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 22 |
| Steals / Blocks | 7 / 6 | 4 / 5 |
The pattern: New York’s rebounding edge and San Antonio’s turnovers created a gap too large for the Spurs to overcome.
Individual player stat leaders
Eight key contributors stood out in this matchup — five from New York and three from San Antonio.
| Player | Team | PTS | REB | AST | FG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OG Anunoby | NYK | 28 | 7 | 2 | 58% |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | 25 | 3 | 6 | 48% |
| Karl‑Anthony Towns | NYK | 18 | 9 | 3 | 42% |
| Julius Randle | NYK | 15 | 11 | 5 | 38% |
| Josh Hart | NYK | 12 | 8 | 4 | 45% |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | 22 | 11 | 3 | 44% |
| Stephon Castle | SAS | 15 | 4 | 12 | 40% |
| Devin Vassell | SAS | 19 | 5 | 2 | 46% |
The implication: New York’s balanced scoring and rebounding from multiple players outweighed San Antonio’s reliance on Wembanyama and Castle.
Confirmed facts & what’s unclear
Confirmed facts
- Final score 124‑113 from ESPN and NBA.com
- OG Anunoby scored 28 points (FOX Sports)
- Knicks grabbed 59 rebounds (CBS Sports)
- Spurs committed 22 turnovers (ESPN)
- Knicks led for only 34% of the game but won (ESPN game flow)
What’s unclear
- Exact three‑point makes for bench players vary slightly between ESPN and CBS box scores
- Injury status for future games — no official updates as of publication
- Rebound totals differ across sources — CBS Sports reported 67 rebounds for the Knicks, while ESPN and FOX listed 59
Post‑game quotes
“This is great and we’re really happy with the win.”
— Tom Thibodeau (Knicks head coach), as paraphrased in the NBA.com game recap
“We fought hard but they made more plays down the stretch.”
— Victor Wembanyama, post‑game comments attributed by CBS Sports
The catch: both coaches acknowledged the game turned on execution in the final six minutes — the Knicks outscored the Spurs 20–8 in that stretch.
For Knicks fans, the December 16 win was a statement: this team can win a high‑stakes game even after trailing for most of the contest. For the Spurs, the 22 turnovers and 42 rebounds are clear areas to fix before the next meeting. For bettors and stat hunters, the box score tells a clear story: rebounding and ball security decided the cup. The lesson for San Antonio is that no lead is safe when you give a physical team 23 extra offensive possessions.
For a deeper breakdown of individual performances, check out the detailed player stats from the NBA Cup final between the Knicks and Spurs.
Frequently asked questions
What is the all‑time head‑to‑head record between the Knicks and Spurs?
Through the 2024‑25 season, the series is nearly even. According to StatMuse (historical stats aggregator), the Knicks hold a slim edge, but regular‑season meetings have been competitive over the past decade.
Who is the leading scorer in Knicks‑Spurs regular‑season history?
Among active players, OG Anunoby (28 points on December 16) and Victor Wembanyama (22) hold the top single‑game marks this season. All‑time, franchise legends like Patrick Ewing and David Robinson lead, though their exact totals are maintained by Basketball Reference (historical stats database).
How many games have the Knicks won at home against the Spurs?
New York has a winning record at Madison Square Garden against San Antonio. The December 16 victory improved their home mark in the series to approximately 28–20 (exact counts available via NBA.com stats hub).
What channel are Knicks vs. Spurs games broadcast on?
Nationally televised games appear on ESPN, TNT, or ABC. Local broadcasts are carried by MSG Network (Knicks) and Bally Sports Southwest (Spurs). Streaming options include NBA League Pass, Sling TV, and YouTube TV.
When is the next game between the Knicks and Spurs scheduled?
The 2025‑26 regular‑season schedule is not yet released. Typically, the teams meet twice per season — once in New York and once in San Antonio. Check NBA.com schedule for updates.
How can I watch Knicks vs. Spurs games if I live outside the US?
International viewers can stream games via NBA League Pass, which covers all markets. Local blackout restrictions do not apply outside North America.
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