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Victor Wembanyama returns, Spurs shock Thunder to reach NBA Cup final
Victor Wembanyama returned from a 12-game absence and scored 22 points in 21 minutes as the San Antonio Spurs upset the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-109 to reach the NBA Cup final; Wembanyama also grabbed nine rebounds and played on a minutes restriction after a left-calf strain.
Knicks advance to NBA Cup final after semifinal win over Magic
The New York Knicks defeated the Orlando Magic in the NBA Cup semifinal to advance to Tuesday night's final in Las Vegas, with the Knicks scheduled to face the Spurs in the championship game.
NBA Cup semifinals and final hosted in Las Vegas as tournament gains traction
The NBA Cup, now in its third year, held semifinals and the upcoming final at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas as the in-season tournament continues to establish itself within the league calendar.
Spurs’ depth shines in Wembanyama’s limited minutes
San Antonio overcame a long absence of Wembanyama by managing his minutes and getting scoring from Devin Vassell and others, showing the Spurs can win even with a minutes restriction on their star.
Thunder’s strong start to season halted in Las Vegas
Oklahoma City Thunder entered the game with one of the NBA's best records but suffered their second loss of the season in Las Vegas, snapped a long winning streak and fell 111-109 to San Antonio in the tournament semifinal.
Emirates NBA Cup coverage and highlights draw national attention
NBA and partner coverage, including full-game highlights and league-produced content, circulated widely online after the Cup semifinals, driving strong viewership and social engagement around the in-season tournament.
NBC changes December NBA broadcast schedule for major matchups
NBC adjusted its late-December NBA slate — moving to standard doubleheaders (8:00 and 10:30 PM ET) for several games and flexing a Pistons–Lakers matchup into a national slot — altering prior 'Coast 2 Coast' plans.
LeBron James and Luka Dončić to headline flexed NBC broadcast on Dec. 30
NBC announced a flex game on Dec. 30 featuring LeBron James and Luka Dončić with the Lakers hosting Cade Cunningham and the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons in a marquee national broadcast.
Rising storylines: Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons' early surge
Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons are leading the Eastern Conference early in the season, prompting national TV attention and inclusion in NBC's flexed games as the team continues its strong start.
Game highlights and full replays available online after Cup semifinals
Full-game highlights and uploads from the Spurs–Thunder and Knicks–Magic semifinals were posted across platforms like YouTube, providing fans with condensed recaps and viral clips from the NBA Cup weekend.