The Emirates NBA Cup has reached its final stage, with the championship game set for this
Tuesday, December 16, between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks in Las Vegas, Nevada. Two teams that have been strong from the very start of the season now meet on a neutral floor with a trophy and momentum on the line. Here at BossAction, you’ll find our Spurs vs Knicks prediction and everything you need to know.
How to Watch the NBA Cup Final
- Game: San Antonio Spurs vs. New York Knicks
- Date: Tuesday, December 16
- Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
- Broadcast: Prime Video
- Venue: T-Mobile Arena
Why Spurs vs Knicks Is the Right NBA Cup Final
The NBA Cup arrives early in the regular season, often before teams have fully revealed their final form. Still, this year’s finalists don’t come as a surprise. Both the Spurs and Knicks enter the championship game with identical 18–7 records, built on consistency, star power, and strong performances since opening night.
San Antonio punched its ticket by knocking off the defending champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder, in a statement semifinal win. The game marked the return of Victor Wembanyama after a 12-game absence due to a calf injury, and the impact was immediate. Wembanyama finished with 22 points, nine rebounds, and two blocks in just 21 minutes, helping seal a tight 111–109 victory.
New York, meanwhile, fought past the Orlando Magic in a high-scoring semifinal, winning 132–120 behind a dominant showing from Jalen Brunson. Brunson erupted for a season-high 40 points, his fourth straight game with at least 30, while Karl-Anthony Towns added 29 against one of the more physical defences in the tournament. Together, they combined for 69 points and controlled the game’s tempo late.
Four straight 30+ point games in Cup play have Jalen Brunson leading the @emirates NBA Cup MVP Ladder heading into the Championship 🏆
Read @Powell2daPeople’s full MVP Ladder on the NBA App and watch Knicks vs. Spurs on Tuesday at 8:30pm/et on Prime!
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X-Factor: Victor Wembanyama
Since being drafted in 2023, Victor Wembanyama has quickly become both the centerpiece of the Spurs and one of the defining faces of the league’s present and future. His three-week absence raised questions about San Antonio’s ceiling, but his return answered them immediately.
Beating a Thunder team that had lost just once all season, and for only the second time in 26 games, speaks volumes. Historically, the Spurs are one of the NBA’s most decorated franchises, yet they’re currently navigating a six-year postseason drought. This young core, built around Wembanyama, looks increasingly ready to change that narrative, and reaching the NBA Cup Final feels like a meaningful step in that direction.
Spurs vs. Knicks Final Prediction and Projected Score
Las Vegas sets the stage for a high-level showdown between two teams with legitimate ambitions beyond the Cup itself. New York brings hunger, experience, and elite shot creation, while San Antonio arrives with momentum, balance, and a generational talent finding his rhythm again.
Our prediction at BossAction favours the Spurs’ momentum and interior edge.
Final Prediction: Spurs 134–128 Knicks
