The San Antonio Spurs have been the biggest surprise in the NBA this 2025-26 season. They have an 18-7 record and are the fourth-best team in the Western Conference. The Spurs had another stunning achievement in the campaign after beating the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday in the semifinals of the Emirates NBA Cup.
The Spurs’ 111-109 win ended the defending champions’ 16-game win streak. They have a shot at the NBA Cup as they advanced to the final round to face the New York Knicks. Following the contest, Wembanyama showed how confident he is with the team’s current group. The Frenchman claimed that San Antonio is ready for big moments, especially after beating Oklahoma City.
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) answers questions from the media.
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) answers questions from the media.
“Some people are built for this moment and some aren’t,” Wembanyama said. “We definitely are and it shows. Because it’s not against anybody that we won that game.
“I feel lucky, I’m glad we have this group, because everybody buys into this and everybody is built for this moment.”
Wembanyama, De’Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle had 22 points apiece. The 7-foot-4 center came off the bench, adding nine rebounds and two blocks. It was his first game back after missing 12 straight games due to a calf strain. Devin Vassell had a team-high 23 points on 44.4% shooting from deep.
This is the first season the Spurs have made the finals of the In-Season Tournament. Their showdown against the Knicks will be on Tuesday in Las Vegas, Nevada. The winning team will earn a cash prize of $530,000.