San Antonio Spurs vs New York Knicks (12-16-2025) game preview: When and where to watch, expected lineup, injury report, prediction, and more

The final two clubs will now compete in the NBA Cup. Tuesday's NBA Cup final pits the 18-7 San Antonio Spurs against the 18-7 New York Knicks. Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks represent the Eastern Conference, while Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs represent the Western Conference.

As a 10-point neutral-court underdog in their NBA Cup semifinal match, the Spurs defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-109 on Saturday. Four San Antonio players scored at least 22 points, with Devin Vassell leading the way with 23. On the other hand, in their NBA Cup semifinal on Saturday, the Knicks defeated the Orlando Magic 132-120. Jalen Brunson scored a game-high 40 points on 16 of 27 shots.

San Antonio Spurs vs New York Knicks - When and where to watch the game

The NBA final match is scheduled for December 16, 2025. The tip off time is 8:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. PT. Pregame coverage will start at 7:30 p.m. ET, and tonight's championship final between the Knicks and the Spurs will only be available on Prime Video at 8:30 p.m. ET.

San Antonio Spurs vs New York Knicks - Expected Starting Lineups

San Antonio Spurs

• PG De'Aaron Fox
• SG Stephon Castle
• SF Devin Vassell
• PF Harrison Barnes
• C Victor Wembanyama

New York Knicks

• PG Jalen Brunson
• SG Josh Hart
• SF Mikal Bridges
• PF OG Anunoby
• C Karl-Anthony Towns

San Antonio Spurs vs New York Knicks - Injury Report

San Antonio Spurs

• Kyle Mangas- Day-to-day

New York Knicks

• Miles McBride- Out (ankle)
• Landry Shamet- Out (shoulder)

San Antonio Spurs vs New York Knicks - Game Prediction

The Knicks haven't played well away from home this season, despite going on a wild run. They have a 4-6 record away from home and a 5-6 record when their neutral-court game is taken into account. This season, New York's away record is only 4-7 ATS.

San Antonio, on the other hand, has gone 6-2 straight up and 5-3 ATS in eight of its previous nine games, whether they were played on the road or on a neutral court. As an underdog, the Spurs are 3-1 straight up and ATS in their previous four games. Now, the team from the Eastern Conference is ready to face the one from the Western Conference in a fierce finale.


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