Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby powered the Knicks to a 124–113 victory vs. the San Antonio Spurs and won the 2025 Emirates NBA Cup.

Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs snapped the Oklahoma City Thunder's record 16-game win streak with a 111-109 win in the NBA Cup semifinals.

The general consensus is that Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs are making a prudent, sensible decision that prioritizes the player's long-term health -- especially after a blood clot limited him to only 46 games played last season.

The Spurs defeat the West-leading Thunder to advance to the 2025 NBA Cup Finals versus the Knicks. Here's what the players had to say.

The San Antonio Spurs face a daunting NBA Cup quarterfinal against the Los Angeles Lakers on December 10, 2025, severely hampered by the absence of Victor Wembanyama. While the Lakers boast a near-full strength roster led by Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves,

San Antonio Spurs All-Star Victor Wembanyama and future Hall of Famer Chris Paul shared a touching moment after Saturday's contest.

After an emotional night, the Spurs were still able to come out of their loss to the Knicks having learned something about themselves.