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Knicks, Spurs Reach NBA Cup Final After Wembanyama Returns to Upset Thunder

Wembanyama’s comeback set up a Spurs date with a Knicks team fueled by Jalen Brunson’s tournament surge.

Vintage Jalen Brunson carries Knicks past Magic and into Emirates NBA Cup Final
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 13: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs looks to pass under pressure from Jalen Williams #8 of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Jaylin Williams #6 in the second quarter of a semifinal game of the Emirates NBA Cup at T-Mobile Arena on December 13, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Steve Marcus/Getty Images)
Knicks-Magic: Emirates NBA Cup 2025 Semifinals preview

Overview

  • San Antonio edged Oklahoma City 111-109 as Victor Wembanyama returned from a 12-game calf absence to post 22 points and nine rebounds in 21 minutes off the bench.
  • Oklahoma City’s franchise-record 16-game winning streak ended, dropping the defending champions to 24-2 after carrying the NBA’s best start into Las Vegas.
  • New York advanced with a 132-120 win over Orlando, led by Jalen Brunson’s 40 points and eight assists as the Knicks extended their strong recent form.
  • The Magic were without leading scorer Franz Wagner due to an ankle injury, a loss that reshaped their rotation in the semifinal.
  • The NBA Cup championship is Tuesday in Las Vegas, with the Knicks facing the Spurs following standout support efforts from Devin Vassell (23) and De’Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle (22 each).