{"id":89690,"date":"2025-12-16T07:00:21","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T07:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/89690\/"},"modified":"2025-12-16T07:00:21","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T07:00:21","slug":"live-updates-emirates-nba-cup-semifinals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/89690\/","title":{"rendered":"Live Updates: Emirates NBA Cup Semifinals"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Victor<\/p>\n

The San Antonio Spurs knocked off the Oklahoma City Thunder, ending their 16-game winning streak to advance to the Emirates NBA Cup Championship.<\/p>\n

Enjoy the best of the Emirates NBA Cup Semifinals with the NBA.com live blog, featuring all of the meaningful moments, performances, observations, news, notes and highlights.<\/p>\n

What we know after Saturday night\u2019s games:<\/p>\n

The Knicks defeated the Magic 132-120<\/a> to advance to the Emirates NBA Cup Championship behind Jalen Brunson (40 pts, 8 ast) and Karl-Anthony Towns (29 pts, 8 reb, 2 3PM).
\nThe Spurs punched their ticket by knocking off the Thunder 111-109<\/a>, ending their 16-game winning streak and keeping them from following their NBA Championship with an NBA Cup. Victor Wembanyama made his return with 22 points, 9 rebounds and 2 blocks.<\/p>\n

12:01 AM \/ DECEMBER 14, 2025<\/p>\n

Spurs advance to the Emirates NBA Cup Championship<\/p>\n

THE SPURS ARE MOVING ON!<\/p>\n

THEY WILL FACE THE KNICKS IN THE EMIRATES NBA CUP CHAMPIONSHIP GAME ON TUESDAY NIGHT AT 8:30 PM ET ON PRIME! pic.twitter.com\/hI5tQucdUO<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 14, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cThat was a game right there, man,\u201d said Dwyane Wade.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat was fabulous,\u201d said Stan Van Gundy.<\/p>\n

In an epic, the Spurs knocked off the Thunder 111-109<\/a> in Las Vegas, punching their ticket to play the Knicks in The Emirates NBA Cup Championship.<\/p>\n

The Spurs had four players drop 20+ \u2014 Devin Vassell (23 pts), Stephon Castle (22 pts), De\u2019Aaron Fox (22 pts) and Victor Wembanyama (22 pts) \u2014 while holding the Thunder to a season-low 41.3 percent shooting from the field.<\/p>\n

\u201cWinning against a team like this \u2014 it may seem like just a game, but it takes a collective effort, and it\u2019s not an easy thing,\u201d said Wembanyama. \u201cThis NBA thing\u2026 it will test your limits.\u201d<\/p>\n

11:57 PM \/ DECEMBER 13, 2025<\/p>\n

A free throw battle<\/p>\n

Stephon Castle made his pair. Chet Holmgren missed one. Now, it\u2019s Victor Wembanyama\u2019s turn, with a trip to the NBA Cup Championship in the balance.<\/p>\n

11:46 PM \/ DECEMBER 13, 2025<\/p>\n

The finale in the City of Lights<\/p>\n

105-103 Spurs with 24 seconds to go. San Antonio ball. Can OKC keep their winning streak and hopes of an NBA Cup alive?<\/p>\n

11:40 PM \/ DECEMBER 13, 2025<\/p>\n

Elite hoops<\/p>\n

102-101 Spurs with 1:23 to go in the fourth.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m having a hard time doing my job here,\u201d said Stan Van Gundy, after Victor Wembanyama hit a double-clutch fadeaway to recover from Alex Caruso\u2019s tough defense. \u201cI\u2019m just a fan.\u201d<\/p>\n

WEMBY LOSES IT
WEMBY REGAINS IT.
WEMBY SCORES IT.<\/p>\n

SAS HAS THE LEAD AND ARE 9.8 SECONDS AWAY FROM PUNCHING THEIR TICKET TO THE EMIRATES NBA CUP CHAMPIONSHIP!<\/p>\n

WATCH HERE: https:\/\/t.co\/JSdNcvoFri<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/zNjOBGDGRO<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 14, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

11:35 PM \/ DECEMBER 13, 2025<\/p>\n

Time to clutch up in Vegas<\/p>\n

99-98 Spurs with 3:42 to go on Prime.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s been high-level, world-class basketball in the last few minutes, featuring a classic Alex Caruso clutch cameo, as the Spurs seek to end the Thunder\u2019s 16-game winning streak and continue on in the Emirates NBA Cup.<\/p>\n

AC WITH THE BIG-TIME TRIPLE!<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfc0 SAS\/OKC on Prime
\ud83c\udfc6 Winner faces NYK in @emirates<\/a> NBA Cup Championship in Vegas<\/p>\n

Watch here: https:\/\/t.co\/JSdNcvoFri<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/BNiBfULYai<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/zAzwuCKOF0<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 14, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

Both these teams want it.<\/p>\n

Tune in for the finish!<\/p>\n

WEMBY SWAT.
WEMBY FADEAWAY.<\/p>\n

HE WANTS THAT EMIRATES NBA CUP CHAMPIONSHIP BERTH!<\/p>\n

Spurs lead in the 4Q\u2026 tap to watch: https:\/\/t.co\/JSdNcvoFri<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/KJxkVH59Ex<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 14, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

11:09 PM \/ DECEMBER 13, 2025<\/p>\n

\u2018We\u2019ve got a tight one in Vegas\u2019<\/p>\n

Said Michael Grady, as the Spurs took a 78-77 lead into the third quarter break.<\/p>\n

23 points for SGA; 19 for De\u2019Aaron Fox. Who will move on to the Emirates NBA Cup Championship?<\/p>\n

SGA on this play:<\/p>\n

Drives with the left.
Absorbs the contact.
Finishes with the right.<\/p>\n

3-point game\u2026 watch here: https:\/\/t.co\/JSdNcvoFri<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/v3F5EQxaWs<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 14, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

10:45 PM \/ DECEMBER 13, 2025<\/p>\n

San Antonio streaking<\/p>\n

A 10-0 run with Wemby on the bench has given the Spurs a 62-56 lead with 7:56 to go in the third quarter.<\/p>\n

The Spurs guards are wreaking havoc at the moment. Can OKC lock them down?<\/p>\n

10:25 PM \/ DECEMBER 13, 2025<\/p>\n

Spurs ride back into it with a 13-0 run<\/p>\n

Victor Wembanyama is +20 in seven minutes, but the Thunder are up 49-46 at the break on Prime.<\/p>\n

SGA leads the Thunder with 12 points on 12 shots. OKC\u2019s held the Spurs to 34.2 percent shooting in the first half.<\/p>\n

W3MBY!!!<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcfa NBA on Prime pic.twitter.com\/VXxUdqKEq1<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) December 14, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

9:51 PM \/ DECEMBER 13, 2025<\/p>\n

Shai stays smooth<\/p>\n

31-20 Thunder after one. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is up to 10 points, although he\u2019s needed 10 shots to do it.<\/p>\n

This pull-up is trademark SGA, though. Will he find his customary easy rhythm tonight?<\/p>\n

“He gets to his spot and rises up with ease.”<\/p>\n

SGA with 8 early points for OKC!<\/p>\n

Thunder lead in the 1Q\u2026 watch here: https:\/\/t.co\/JSdNcvpdgQ<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/C4HhTwI3TD<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 14, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

9:38 PM \/ DECEMBER 13, 2025<\/p>\n

Finding Hart on the lob<\/p>\n

20-10 Thunder with 4:29 to go in the first quarter, thanks in part to this spectacular alley-oop.<\/p>\n

JDub lobs it\u2026 IHart finishes it!<\/p>\n

OKC (24-1) seeking their 17th straight win & an @emirates<\/a> NBA Cup Championship berth!<\/p>\n

Watch here: https:\/\/t.co\/JSdNcvpdgQ<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/ZSxOzPxVj8<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 14, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

9:15 PM \/ DECEMBER 13, 2025<\/p>\n

SGA is ready to go<\/p>\n

Pressure\u2019s nothing new for Shai. His whole life is consistent.<\/p>\n

SGA barely touches rim during his warmup\u2026 \ud83d\udc40<\/p>\n

OKC seeking a second-straight @emirates<\/a> NBA Cup Championship berth on Prime!<\/p>\n

Watch here: https:\/\/t.co\/JSdNcvpdgQ<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/o86HdBCf9E<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 14, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

9:05 PM \/ DECEMBER 13, 2025<\/p>\n

The Alien returns<\/p>\n

It\u2019s been 12 games since we\u2019ve seen Victor Wembanyama.<\/p>\n

He\u2019ll have a national audience for tonight\u2019s action, with the chance to play for the Emirates NBA Cup on the line.<\/p>\n

WEMBY! IS! BACK!<\/p>\n

SAS\/OKC coming up next on Prime\u2026<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfc6 Winner faces NYK in @emirates<\/a> NBA Cup Championship in Vegas pic.twitter.com\/eUZtpLhmSF<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 14, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

8:14 PM \/ DECEMBER 13, 2025<\/p>\n

Knicks headed to Emirates NBA Cup Championship<\/p>\n

KNICKS WIN!!! pic.twitter.com\/LHRggqcjop<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) December 14, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

The Knicks take the win over the Magic, 132-120<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Jalen Brunson dropped 40 points on 27 shots, adding 8 assists, as New York shot 61 percent from the field.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe did a great job of slowing them down and playing Knicks basketball,\u201d said Karl-Anthony Towns (29 pts, 8 rebounds, 2 3PM). \u201cWe work hard. We put the hours in, and we pay attention to the little details.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tyler Kolek was a game-high +18 in the win.<\/p>\n

Jalen Suggs led the Magic with 26 points, while Paolo Banchero added 25.<\/p>\n

8:01 PM \/ DECEMBER 13, 2025<\/p>\n

Knicks maintaining lead<\/p>\n

Jalen Brunson\u2019s up to 40 points, adding 8 assists, with 2:30 to go in the fourth quarter. Knicks with a 10-point lead.<\/p>\n

40-PIECE FOR THE BRUNSON BURNER.<\/p>\n

Knicks in control late in the 4Q on Prime!<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfc6 Winner faces SAS\/OKC in @emirates<\/a> NBA Cup Championship in Vegas pic.twitter.com\/pd0oKLIo6r<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 14, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

Karl-Anthony Towns (27 pts, 8 reb) has exerted his will late.<\/p>\n

TUFFFFFFFF. pic.twitter.com\/XX2D5k27ox<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) December 14, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

7:46 PM \/ DECEMBER 13, 2025<\/p>\n

Knicks push lead to 11<\/p>\n

Their largest of the game.<\/p>\n

But Jalen Suggs immediately responds by a drawing a three-shot foul with a pump fake that surprised OG Anunoby.<\/p>\n

7:36 PM \/ DECEMBER 13, 2025<\/p>\n

Knicks up as the fourth gets going<\/p>\n

NASTY MOVE BY JALEN BRUNSON \ud83e\udd2f<\/p>\n

HE’S UP TO 37 POINTS THROUGH 3 QUARTERS.<\/p>\n

NYK LEADS AND END THE QUARTER ON A 15-3 RUN.<\/p>\n

Tap to watch: https:\/\/t.co\/pHyeRvnT7m<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/xhXmCmmzXT<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 14, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

100-92 Knicks with one quarter to go in the first game of our Emirates NBA Cup Semifinals doubleheader.<\/p>\n

Jalen Brunson (37 pts on 24 shots) has been unstoppable for New York, answering the Magic\u2019s charge in the third with 12 points and four assists of his own.<\/p>\n

His fakes, feints and footwork make it so hard to stay in front of him. Look at all the shots he\u2019s made in and around the key.<\/p>\n

\"Jalen<\/p>\n

Jalen Brunson\u2019s shot chart through three quarters.<\/p>\n

7:19 PM \/ DECEMBER 13, 2025<\/p>\n

Magic surge back to take the lead<\/p>\n

87-85 Magic with 5:23 to go in the third quarter after a quick 9-2 run. Get to Prime to catch the action!<\/p>\n

In the words of Stan Van Gundy, \u201cthis is a great NBA basketball game.\u201d<\/p>\n

6:48 PM \/ DECEMBER 13, 2025<\/p>\n

A high-scoring battle on Prime<\/p>\n

Knicks up 71-64 after shooting 63 percent in the first half.<\/p>\n

Jalen Brunson\u2019s dropped 25 points on 10-of-17 shooting \u2014 but Jalen Suggs has matched him with 25 points of his own on 10-of-15 shooting.<\/p>\n

Brunson and Suggs duel in the first half of The Emirates NBA Cup 2025 semifinals.<\/p>\n

Karl-Anthony Towns (12 pts, 4 reb) leads all players at +12.<\/p>\n

6:38 PM \/ DECEMBER 13, 2025<\/p>\n

Guards getting buckets<\/p>\n

Jalen Brunson has 21 points so far, while Jalen Suggs has 17, as the point guards turn their focus to scoring in Las Vegas.<\/p>\n

the float show from cap \ud83d\udcaa<\/p>\n

15 PTS | 4 AST pic.twitter.com\/0IRVfRJPRw<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) December 13, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve got a mano y mano duel going here,\u201d said Stan Van Gundy.<\/p>\n

6:34 PM \/ DECEMBER 13, 2025<\/p>\n

Knicks seize control in early second<\/p>\n

New York started the second quarter with a 7-0 run on the way to a 53-46 lead with 5:16 to go in the half.<\/p>\n

Coach Mike Brown has inserted Tyler Kolek with Brunson and paired Karl-Anthony Towns with Mitchell Robinson, adding playmaking and size in an effort to counteract the Magic\u2019s physical defense.<\/p>\n

Hart score.
Kolek steal.
Kolek dime.
Bridges score.<\/p>\n

WILD SEQUENCE FROM NEW YORK!<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfc6 Winner faces SAS\/OKC in @emirates<\/a> NBA Cup Championship in Vegas pic.twitter.com\/IsjLSV88QQ<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 13, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

6:09 PM \/ DECEMBER 13, 2025<\/p>\n

Magic up three after one<\/p>\n

36-33 Orlando after a hard-fought first quarter that included five lead changes. Jalen Brunson (11 pts) led the way for the Knicks, dueling with Paolo Banchero as the period wound down.<\/p>\n

Brunson and Banchero trade buckets in the Emirates NBA Cup 2025 Semifinals.<\/p>\n

Jalen Suggs (10 pts, 3 ast) was the man for the Magic.<\/p>\n

Jalen Suggs: COURT VISION ACTIVATED!<\/p>\n

10 pts & 3 ast early for Orlando’s guard \ud83d\udc4f<\/p>\n

Tap to watch on Prime: https:\/\/t.co\/pHyeRvnT7m<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/AwiGm6Ogmt<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 13, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

5:52 PM \/ DECEMBER 13, 2025<\/p>\n

An even start on Prime<\/p>\n

10-9 Knicks with 8:36 to go in the first. Josh Hart demurred when asked if these teams are becoming rivals during the pregame show.<\/p>\n

The intensity\u2019s been evident so far, though.<\/p>\n

WHAT A PASS BY KAT \ud83d\ude2e<\/p>\n

He finds the cutting Mikal Bridges for the finger roll!<\/p>\n

Watch here: https:\/\/t.co\/pHyeRvnT7m<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/LMnukGyyFZ<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 13, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

5:30 PM \/ DECEMBER 13, 2025<\/p>\n

Dylan Harper keeps attacking<\/p>\n

Dylan Harper’s best drives this season.<\/p>\n

The Spurs\u2019 young guard could be a significant x-factor tonight as they take on the Thunder.<\/p>\n

He\u2019s third among rookies in points off drives per game at 6.3 while posting a higher assist percentage and fewer turnovers on the action than anyone in the Top 5, surpassing Cooper Flagg, Jeremiah Fears, Kon Knueppel and VJ Edgecombe.<\/p>\n

Check out his slashing skills in the video above. Harper is smooth and polished in the lane, comfortable finishing with either hand, with a veteran\u2019s sense of pace and angle.<\/p>\n

He\u2019s No. 7 in the latest Kia Rookie Ladder<\/a>, but could be on the rise.<\/p>\n

5:15 PM \/ DECEMBER 13, 2025<\/p>\n

Welcome to the Emirates NBA Cup Semifinals!<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

It\u2019s win-or-go-home basketball on Prime as we determine who will play for the Emirates NBA Cup!<\/p>\n

NBA.com\u2019s Shaun Powell has in-depth previews of Knicks-Magic<\/a> (5:30 ET<\/a>) and Thunder-Spurs<\/a> (9 ET<\/a>) for your consideration, as we gear up for a special night of hoops.<\/p>\n

The Knicks and Magic have faced off three times already this season, with the Magic taking two and the Knicks taking the latest 106-100<\/a> just under a week ago on Dec. 7.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a little tough just because I don\u2019t think (either) team has been completely healthy when we played each other,\u201d Coach Mike Brown said this week. \u201cI don\u2019t necessarily feel like it\u2019s on the rivalry level yet. But it can be in due time.\u201d<\/p>\n

Victor Wembanyama (26.2 ppg, 12.9 reb, 4.0 ast, 3.6 blk on 50.2 FG%) is expected to be back tonight for San Antonio, who are looking to halt the Thunder\u2019s 16-game winning streak, which has run them out to an NBA record-tying 24-1 record.<\/p>\n

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (32.6 ppg, 4.6 reb, 6.5 ast, 1.5 stl, 56.2 FG%) has scored 20+ points in 96 consecutive games \u2014 second only to Wilt Chamberlain (126 games) all-time. He stands at No. 2 in the latest Kia MVP Ladder<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Thunder won the title last year, but fell in the Emirates NBA Cup 2024 Championship to the Milwaukee Bucks. Can they take the crown this time around?<\/p>\n

\u201cWe go out there with a hunter\u2019s mentality,\u201d said Gilgeous-Alexander on OKC\u2019s Cup chase mindset this year. \u201cTrying to be a better version of ourselves every time.\u201d<\/p>\n

Get hyped. Feel the spirit. Listen to the ball bounce off the hardwood.<\/p>\n

There are few nights like tonight in the NBA season.<\/p>\n