The NBA Cup has now been narrowed down to two teams, with the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs set to meet in the championship game on Tuesday night in Las Vegas. The Knicks beat the Orlando Magic in the semifinals to reach the title game, while the Spurs ended the Oklahoma City Thunder's 16-game win streak to advance.

Every Monday, we catch you up on the happenings in the NBA. This week’s big story is Victor Wembanyama and his dramatic return. He took down an Oklahoma City Thunder team that has been invincible pretty much all season. It set up the marquee event of the week: the San Antonio Spurs taking on the New York Knicks in Tuesday’s 2025 NBA Cup final.

The NBA's in-season tournament has given the league's viewership numbers a big boost. That hasn't translated to attendance for the deciding games.

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It's hard not to feel like something's there with the NBA Cup. Like it's one or two adjustments from becoming a staple.