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Spurs-Knicks Rematch Tonight as Wembanyama Eyes Payback After NBA Cup Final Loss

Victor Wembanyama enters without a minutes cap, positioned for a primary scoring role.

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Dec 16, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) reacts against the New York Knicks during the Emirates NBA Cup Final at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Dec 29, 2025; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) shoots in front of Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) in the second half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images

Overview

  • This is the first meeting since New York beat San Antonio 124-113 in the December 16 NBA Cup Final.
  • Both teams enter their final game of 2025 at 23-9, setting up a marquee non-tournament matchup.
  • Victor Wembanyama set the tone with, “We owe them one,” signaling San Antonio’s revenge mindset.
  • talkSPORT reports Wembanyama is no longer on a minutes restriction, with the Spurs offense up to sixth in efficiency and the Knicks’ defense graded below league average by their metrics.
  • ClutchPoints notes San Antonio dropped its last two games as De’Aaron Fox returned from a one-game absence and limited lineup continuity affected chemistry; betting coverage highlights Wembanyama Over 24.5 Points (-119) at Caesars.