PREVIEW: The San Antonio Spurs (18-7) will take on the New York Knicks (18-7) from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada in what promises to be a thrilling championship matchup. The Spurs shocked the number one-seed Oklahoma City Thunder with a 111-109 semifinal victory, handing them their second loss of the season. The Knicks advanced with a 132-120 win over Orlando Magic in their semifinal , demonstrating offensive firepower and defensive discipline throughout their tournament run. Vegas has the Knicks favored by 2.5 points, with a total sitting at 231.5 , reflecting the competitive nature of this championship affair. With Victor Wembanyama back in the lineup, the Spurs immediately become live underdogs to win their first NBA Cup , as his presence transforms San Antonio's defensive capabilities and rim protection. Unfortunately, ShotQuality data is not available for either team in this matchup , making traditional shooting efficiency comparisons unavailable for analysis. The Spurs are shooting 46.1 percent from the field while the Knicks are connecting at 50.9 percent , giving New York a meaningful edge in offensive execution. This game becomes a philosophical debate between San Antonio's length, pace and improvisation versus New York's structure and discipline.