The San Antonio Spurs face the New York Knicks on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025 (12/16/25) in the NBA Cup finals at at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs, 124-113, in the 2025 NBA Cup championship game in Las Vegas on Tuesday to claim their first trophy since they won the 1973 NBA championship. The Knicks trailed by as many as 11 in the second half, but dominated the fourth quarter and pulled away down the stretch.

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It was quite the return, as Wembanyama’s 22 points helped the Spurs push past the Oklahoma City Thunder to move into the NBA Cup final. The game announced the Spurs as legitimate contenders, and set up a potential rivalry in the Western Conference that could dominate the NBA for years to come.

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The San Antonio Spurs face the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025 (12/13/25) in the NBA Cup semifinals at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Returning Victor Wembanyama inspired San Antonio, snapping OKC’s undefeated run and setting up a captivating climax on Tuesday

The New York Knicks face the Orlando Magic and the San Antonio Spurs battle the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Cup Semifinals on Saturday, Dec. 13.