Knicks to face Spurs in NBA Cup Championship
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The 2026 NBA playoffs will begin on April 18. The 2025-26 regular season wraps up on April 12, giving teams a short break before the postseason tips off. The Play-In Tournament, introduced in 2021 to keep more teams competitive and reduce tanking, determines the final two playoff spots in each conference.
Spurs center Victor Wembanyama played limited minutes during the semifinal victory over the Thunder. Now, head coach Mitch Johnson has expressed that the team is considering employing a similar strategy in the NBA Cup final.
New York will enter with an 18-7 record. San Antonio will enter with an 18-7 record. A trophy, some bragging rights and a ton of money will be at stake when the Knicks and Spurs play in the NBA Cup title game.
The New York Knicks will face the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Cup final Tuesday, which means a rematch from last season's Christmas Day matchup.
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