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                    [Title] => Knicks expect battle as Spurs seek payback in NBA Finals
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 The New York Knicks are bracing for a hard-fought battle from San Antonio when the NBA Finals begin on Wednesday (Thursday Manila time), while the Spurs seek revenge for a loss in the NBA Cup.

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While the NBA Cup prize money does not count toward salary caps or regular-season statistics, it has quickly become a meaningful incentive across the league—particularly for younger players and those outside max contracts.

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The game will not count in the regular-season standings, but the trophy, the national spotlight and the financial reward are very real.

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The New York Knicks will attempt to find a way past the imposing 7-foot-4 frame of San Antonio Spurs prodigy Victor Wembanyama as they bid to end their 52-year trophy drought in the NBA Cup final in Las Vegas.

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San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama says he's 'feeling great' as he prepares to end a 12-game injury absence in the Spurs' blockbuster NBA Cup semifinal against the mighty Oklahoma City Thunder.

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The NBA Cup, which took shape as an "outside the box" idea for league growth, has evolved into a success with players and supporters.

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Stephon Castle scored 30 points and grabbed 10 rebounds and De'Aaron Fox added 20 to lead San Antonio to a 132-1109 stunner over the Los Angeles Lakers.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 28 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder bagged a 16th consecutive victory to romp into the NBA Cup semifinals with a 138-89 rout of the Phoenix Suns.

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Defending NBA Cup champion Milwaukee will be up against New York, Chicago, Charlotte and Miami in the group stage of the next in-season tournament, the league announced.

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 The New York Knicks are bracing for a hard-fought battle from San Antonio when the NBA Finals begin on Wednesday (Thursday Manila time), while the Spurs seek revenge for a loss in the NBA Cup.

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While the NBA Cup prize money does not count toward salary caps or regular-season statistics, it has quickly become a meaningful incentive across the league—particularly for younger players and those outside max contracts.

[DatePublished] => 2025-12-17 13:31:00 [ColumnID] => 0 [Focus] => 1 [AuthorID] => 1114268 [AuthorName] => Alder Almo [SectionName] => Sports [SectionUrl] => sports [URL] => https://media.philstar.com/photos/2025/12/17/new-york-knicks-nba-cup_2025-12-17_13-31-15422_thumbnail.jpg ) [2] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 2494711 [Title] => Knicks, Spurs ecstatic for 'high-stakes' NBA Cup showdown [Summary] =>

The game will not count in the regular-season standings, but the trophy, the national spotlight and the financial reward are very real.

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The New York Knicks will attempt to find a way past the imposing 7-foot-4 frame of San Antonio Spurs prodigy Victor Wembanyama as they bid to end their 52-year trophy drought in the NBA Cup final in Las Vegas.

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San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama says he's 'feeling great' as he prepares to end a 12-game injury absence in the Spurs' blockbuster NBA Cup semifinal against the mighty Oklahoma City Thunder.

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The NBA Cup, which took shape as an "outside the box" idea for league growth, has evolved into a success with players and supporters.

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Stephon Castle scored 30 points and grabbed 10 rebounds and De'Aaron Fox added 20 to lead San Antonio to a 132-1109 stunner over the Los Angeles Lakers.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 28 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder bagged a 16th consecutive victory to romp into the NBA Cup semifinals with a 138-89 rout of the Phoenix Suns.

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Defending NBA Cup champion Milwaukee will be up against New York, Chicago, Charlotte and Miami in the group stage of the next in-season tournament, the league announced.

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