The Knicks started the third just 2-of-8 from the floor, allowing the Spurs to open a double-digit lead. New York would bring it back down to single digits, but the highlight was this Victor Wembanyama reverse alley-oop slam. The battle for the NBA Cup is intensifying.

Expert recap and game analysis of the New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs NBA game from December 16, 2025 on ESPN.

Our Spurs vs. Knicks same-game parlay expects Victor Wembanyama to play big in the boards in tonight's NBA Cup clash.

Tonight, the NBA Cup reaches its end as the New York Knicks take on the San Antonio Spurs in the Cup championship game at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. However, one thing caught everyone off guard: despite being cleared to play,

In an appearance on the NBA on Prime Video pregame show, Silver mentioned the league was considering unique locations for the final game in future years. Amazon, who will broadcast the NBA Cup knockout rounds as part of its new media right deal, suggested looking at some storied college basketball arenas should the league decide to mix it up.

The San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks meet in the NBA Cup final Tuesday in Las Vegas, Nevada, with tip-off slated for 8:30 p.m. ET.

The Knicks will get their opportunity to celebrate, to hang the banner, to relish in the victory that is winning the third-ever NBA Cup. They have bigger fish, however, to fry. After all, the NBA Cup isn’t the championship the Knicks set out to win this season—but they’ll take every win along the way.