Knicks' Brunson and Towns Named to NBA Cup All-Tournament Team
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Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks and Karl-Anthony Towns have been named to the NBA Cup All-Tournament Team following their impressive performances. According to ESPN, Brunson, who was also awarded the Most Valuable Player honor, averaged 33.2 points and 5.8 assists while shooting 53% from the field and 46% from three-point range throughout the tournament.
His standout moment came in a semifinal game against Orlando, where he scored 40 points. Towns contributed significantly as well, averaging 21.1 points and 10.9 rebounds with shooting splits of 48% from the field, 37% from beyond the arc, and 90% from the free-throw line, highlighted by a 39-point game against Miami.
The Knicks achieved a 6-1 record in Cup play, defeating teams such as San Antonio, Orlando, Toronto, and Miami, ultimately winning the tournament by beating the Spurs in the championship game. Alongside Brunson and Towns, the All-Tournament Team also includes Luka Doncic, De'Aaron Fox, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, showcasing a group of elite talent that performed exceptionally in the tournament, according to Lakers Nation.