Karl-Anthony Towns lifted the NBA Cup trophy after the New York Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night in Las Vegas to win the third edition of the NBA’s in-season tournament. (Ian Maule/AP)
LAS VEGAS — Spike Lee, clad from head to toe in a blue and orange ensemble, crouched low to position his cellphone’s camera near the hardwood to capture the perfect low-angle shot. For the first time in more than 52 years, the acclaimed filmmaker’s beloved New York Knicks were being crowned champions of something.