Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective Knicks Win a Trophy & NBA Expansion Soon?? + New NBA Cup Location?
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Dec 17, 2025 The Knicks celebrate a thrilling NBA Cup victory over the Spurs, highlighted by a stunning fourth-quarter surge. Mitchell Robinson's rebounding prowess turns the tide, while Jalen Brunson shines as MVP. NBA commissioner Adam Silver hints at potential new locations for the Cup, sparking debate over storied arenas. Excitingly, expansion talks heat up with Seattle and Las Vegas as strong contenders. Meanwhile, Cooper Flagg lights up the court with a jaw-dropping performance, raising eyebrows for his future prospects.
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Knicks Cup Carries Genuine Significance
- The Knicks won the NBA Cup and created a significant celebratory moment for a franchise starved of recent hardware.
- Brian Windhorst argues the Cup gives teams meaningful objectives and memorable experiences beyond the regular season.
Robinson's Rebounding Shifted The Game
- Mitchell Robinson dominated the interior and turned rebounding into decisive fourth-quarter momentum for the Knicks.
- Tim MacMahon notes Robinson's offensive-rebound surge flipped the game and produced a flood of second-chance threes.
Tyler Kolnik's Unexpected Rise
- Tyler Kolnik, once on trading radars, became a breakout playoff-stage contributor for the Knicks.
- Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst recount Kolnik's plus-45 across three knockout games and his clutch plays.