Karl-Anthony Towns shouts out Mitchell Robinson after winning the NBA Cup
The New York Knicks won their first tournament title of the season on Tuesday night, and after the final buzzer, Karl-Anthony Towns made sure to highlight the impact of a key teammate.
The Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 124–113 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas to win the 2025 title. NBA Cup. Trailing in the fourth quarter, New York relied on rebounding, physicality and timely shooting to pull away late and secure the trophy.
Towns finished with a double-double and battled through a brief injury scare in the third quarter, but Mitchell RobinsonHis presence off the bench changed the tone of the game. The center controlled the glass, especially on the offensive end, generating extra possessions that helped shift momentum during the comeback.
After the win, SNI Knicks Videos shared Towns’ postgame comments on X (formerly known as Twitter), where he explained why Robinson’s performance stood out after years of competing against him.
“I knew playing against Mitch how he affects the game. To be his teammate now and see what he does, shout out to Mitch man. Hell of a day at the office for him.”
Karl-Anthony Towns on Mitchell Robinson:
“I knew playing against Mitch how he affects the game. To be his teammate now and see what he does, shout out to Mitch man. Hell in the office for him” pic.twitter.com/9NKLtg5zlL
— Knicks Videos (@sni_knicks) December 17, 2025
Robinson finished with 15 rebounds, including 10 offensive boards, consistently increasing possessions as the Spurs struggled to close down defensive positions. His effort helped spark a decisive fourth-quarter run that swung the game in New York’s favor.
The Knicks’ depth proved critical during their NBA Cup run, and Towns’ praise underscored the growing chemistry in the rotation. With the trophy secured and confidence growing, New York leaves Las Vegas with momentum, belief and a win that could carry into the heart of the season as the stakes continue to solidify.
2025-12-17 06:32:00
