{
  "id": 4463933,
  "title": "Watch the ‘spicy’ pass that won the coveted NBA Assist of the Season award for 2025/26",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/watch-the-spicy-pass-that-won-the-coveted-nba-assist-of-the-season",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-30T17:10:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/watch-spicy-pass-won-coveted-171048072.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Karl-Anthony Towns' precise pass during a game between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs has earned the distinction of being named the top assist of the 2025-26 NBA season. In a crucial moment, Towns outmaneuvered defenders Dylan Harper and Victor Wembanyama before threading the ball through Wembanyama's left hand, resulting in OG Anunoby scoring a powerful dunk. This remarkable play occurred as the Knicks claimed their third NBA title, defeating the Spurs 4-1 and ending a 53-year championship drought. Throughout the 2025-26 regular season, Towns showcased his all-around skills by averaging 20.1 points, 11.9 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game for the Knicks. His efforts led to his sixth All-Star selection and his first career NBA championship. Other players recognized for their exceptional passing skills in the 2025-26 season included Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Thunder, James Harden of the Clippers, Nikola Jokic of the Nuggets, and Alperen Sengun of the Rockets. Towns' recognition for his assist is a fitting tribute to a dominant season for the Knicks star and the team.",
  "summary": "Karl-Anthony Towns’ pass during the New York Knicks’ game against the San Antonio Spurs has been named the No. 1 assist of the 2025-26 season by the NBA.",
  "key_points": [
    "Karl-Anthony Towns' precise pass wins NBA Assist of the Season award for 2025-26",
    "Towns outmaneuvers Harper and Wembanyama to score OG Anunoby's dunk",
    "Knicks win 4-1 over Spurs, ending 53-year championship drought"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}