The Emirates NBA Cup final 2025 is set to feature the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks. The Spurs shocked the Oklahoma City Thunder to give them their second loss of the season. The Spurs defeated the defending champions with a score of 111-109 to reach the final of the in-season tournament.
It was Victor Wembanyama’s return after nearly a month, as the Frenchman came off the bench for the first time in his career. Wembanayam, who entered the game at the beginning of the second quarter, recorded 22 points in 21 minutes. The franchise overcame a 16-point deficit as Wembanyama logged his eighth game this season. The franchise would need the big man in the final against the Knicks. Will he play the NBA Cup final 2025? Let's have a look.
Is Victor Wembanyama playing in Spurs vs Knicks NBA Cup Final? Final injury update
Yes. Victor Wembanayama will be playing at the NBA Cup 2025 final against the New York Knicks on Tuesday, December 16. The player has not been listed on the injury list of the Spurs. He has just made his return after nursing a calf injury for a month.
Kyle Mangas won't be available for the Spurs following a two-way contract and is assigned to the G League. Meanwhile, the Knicks are coming off a 132-120 win against the Orlando Magic to clinch their fifth victory in a row. They have now improved to a 9-1 record in their last 10 games.
The Knicks are also entering clean against the Spurs with almost a full healthy squad. The team will be without Miles McBride and Landry Shamet as they are suffering from a left ankle sprain and a right shoulder sprain, respectively.
The NBA Cup 2025 final between the Spurs and the Knicks will be played in Las Vegas, Nevada, and can be watched live on Prime Video and the NBA League Pass at 8:30 PM IST.
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