LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 16: Queen Naija performs the national anthem before the Emirates NBA Cup Championship game between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks at T-Mobile Arena on December 16, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 16: Devin Vassell #24 of the San Antonio Spurs rebounds ahead of Mikal Bridges #25 of the New York Knicks during the first quarter in the Emirates NBA Cup Championship game at T-Mobile Arena on December 16, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Steve Marcus/Getty Images)

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 16: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs controls the ball while defended by Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks during the first quarter in the Emirates NBA Cup Championship game at T-Mobile Arena on December 16, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Steve Marcus/Getty Images)

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 16: Og Anunoby #8 of the New York Knicks dunks the ball during the first quarter against the San Antonio Spurs in the Emirates NBA Cup Championship game at T-Mobile Arena on December 16, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 16: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks is fouled by De'Aaron Fox #4 of the San Antonio Spurs during the first quarter in the Emirates NBA Cup Championship game at T-Mobile Arena on December 16, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Steve Marcus/Getty Images)

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 16: Josh Hart #3 of the New York Knicks shoots the ball during the first quarter in the Emirates NBA Cup Championship game against the San Antonio Spurs at T-Mobile Arena on December 16, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Steve Marcus/Getty Images)

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 16: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks goes to the basket while defended by Luke Kornet #7 and Harrison Barnes #40 of the San Antonio Spurs during the first quarter in the Emirates NBA Cup Championship game at T-Mobile Arena on December 16, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 16: Lindy Waters III #43 of the San Antonio Spurs arrives before the Emirates NBA Cup Championship game against the New York Knicks at T-Mobile Arena on December 16, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Steve Marcus/Getty Images)