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Spurs Fly 50 'Jackals' Superfans to Las Vegas for NBA Cup Final

The team-funded trip concentrates the Wembanyama-backed supporter section to recreate a home‑court feel at the neutral-site game.

Overview

  • The Spurs covered airfare, hotel and game tickets for 50 Jackals members, according to pack leader Alex Peña in a KENS 5 report.
  • Members were randomly selected and notified Sunday night after San Antonio advanced past the Thunder in the semifinal.
  • Peña said only nine Jackals attended the semifinal and were scattered in the arena, predicting a far louder presence with 50 in Las Vegas.
  • The Jackals were launched this season with Victor Wembanyama’s involvement after September tryouts, modeling European-style supporter sections with coordinated chants and drums.
  • San Antonio faces the New York Knicks in the NBA Cup final in Las Vegas tonight at 7:30 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime.