The NBA Belt · reign 3,213
New York Knicks
Took the belt from Utah Jazz, 146–112, on December 5, 2025. Lost it to Philadelphia 76ers, 116–107, on December 19, 2025.
5Defenses
14Days
198thReign for the franchise
+1Closest call · Dec 18, 2025
9.2Average winning margin
224thLongest of 3,250 reigns, by days
148thMost defenses of 3,250 reigns
Defended against
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The season
- 2025–26: Oklahoma City Thunder had the best record (64–18–0); they won the NBA title while holding the belt; 7 belt games of this reign; the belt changed hands 38 times that season.
Reign leaders
Most points for New York Knicks across the 7 belt games of this reign with a box score.
| Player | PTS | Games | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jalen Brunson | 210 | 7 |
| 2 | OG Anunoby | 115 | 7 |
| 3 | Mikal Bridges | 107 | 7 |
| 4 | Karl-Anthony Towns | 99 | 5 |
| 5 | Josh Hart | 74 | 6 |
Every game of the reign
margins from New York Knicks’ side| Belt game | Date | Result | Margin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7,447 | Dec 5, 2025 | New York Knicks beat Utah Jazz 146–112 Game → | +34 | Title change |
| 7,448 | Dec 7, 2025 | New York Knicks beat Orlando Magic 106–100 | +6 | Defense |
| 7,449 | Dec 9, 2025 | New York Knicks beat Toronto Raptors 117–101 | +16 | Defense |
| 7,450 | Dec 13, 2025 | New York Knicks beat Orlando Magic 132–120 | +12 | Defense |
| 7,451 | Dec 16, 2025 | New York Knicks beat San Antonio Spurs 124–113 | +11 | Defense |
| 7,452 | Dec 18, 2025 | New York Knicks beat Indiana Pacers 114–113 | +1 | Defense |
| 7,453 | Dec 19, 2025 | Philadelphia 76ers beat New York Knicks 116–107 Game → | −9 | Title change |