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Las Vegas will host a tense, high-stakes clash as the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs meet for the NBA Cup title Tuesday night. Expect a mix of young phenoms, hot scoring guards and a packed arena atmosphere that should deliver on drama and highlight plays.
Road to the final: how each club earned its spot
The Knicks advanced after a gritty win over Orlando, while the Spurs upset a strong Oklahoma City team. Both squads showed urgency and poise late in their semifinal games.
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- New York: The Knicks leaned on their backcourt firepower to close out the Magic.
- San Antonio: The Spurs’ defense and a controlled deployment of their star allowed them to topple OKC.
These wins set up a contrast in styles: veteran scoring versus emerging two-way talent.
Players to watch: matchups and storylines
Two individual performances have drawn the most attention this tournament.
- Victor Wembanyama — Managed on a minutes limit, he surprisingly missed the first quarter but dominated when on the floor. He finished with 22 points in just 21 minutes and posted a +21 impact.
- Jalen Brunson — The Knicks guard has been in elite form, delivering big scoring nights in back-to-back Cup contests, including 35 and 40-point outings.
Expect coaches to game-plan around those two, with adjustments throughout the night.
How to stream Knicks vs. Spurs live
This championship game is not airing on a traditional broadcast channel. Streaming is the primary option.
- Live stream: Amazon Prime Video — game available to stream live for subscribers.
- TV channel: None — no over-the-air or cable broadcast.
If you don’t have Prime Video, sign-up options are available to watch the game on most devices.
Tip-off time and arena details
- Date: Tuesday, Dec. 16
- Tip-off: 8:30 p.m. ET | 7:30 p.m. CT
- Venue: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada
Kickoff is set for prime-time on the East Coast, giving fans nationwide a late-evening showdown.
Listen on the radio: audio coverage
- Radio: SiriusXM — check channels for team-specific broadcasts.
- Channel notes: Knicks feed and Spurs feed available on separate SiriusXM channels.
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Upcoming New York Knicks slate
After the Cup, the Knicks have several quick-turn matchups on their calendar.
- Thu., Dec. 18 — at Indiana Pacers, 7:00 p.m. ET
- Fri., Dec. 19 — vs. Philadelphia 76ers, 7:00 p.m. ET
- Sun., Dec. 21 — vs. Miami Heat, 6:00 p.m. ET
- Tue., Dec. 23 — at Minnesota Timberwolves, 8:00 p.m. ET
- Thu., Dec. 25 — vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, 12:00 p.m. ET
San Antonio Spurs next games to watch
The Spurs will resume a busy stretch immediately after the final.
- Thu., Dec. 18 — vs. Washington Wizards, 8:00 p.m. ET
- Fri., Dec. 19 — at Atlanta Hawks, 7:30 p.m. ET
- Sun., Dec. 21 — at Washington Wizards, 7:00 p.m. ET
- Tue., Dec. 23 — vs. Oklahoma City Thunder, 8:00 p.m. ET
- Thu., Dec. 25 — at Oklahoma City Thunder, 2:30 p.m. ET
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