Spurs Star Victor Wembanyama Avoids Major Injury
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As the final seconds of 2025 ticked away, the San Antonio Spurs delivered a finish worthy of New Year’s Eve, rallying from a 19-point deficit to stun the New York Knicks 134–132 on Wednesday night at Frost Bank Center.
Julian Champagnie had a career-high 36 points and the San Antonio Spurs survived an injury scare to Victor Wembanyama, rallying to beat the New York Knicks 134-132 on Wednesday night in a rematch of the NBA Cup final.
• The Spurs avenge their NBA Cup loss to the Knicks. San Antonio rode a 41-30 fourth quarter to complete a comeback against New York. Julian Champagnie scored a career-high 36 points while knocking down a franchise record 11 three-pointers.
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama left Wednesday night's win over the Knicks with a hyperextension of his left knee but said he believes he'll be "all right" and expects to play in the next game.
Coach Mitch Johnson gave an injury update before the game against the New York Knicks, and said the wing shooter will be out for more than just this game.
The New York Knicks face the San Antonio Spurs Wednesday in San Antonio, Texas, with tip-off set for 7 p.m. ET.
The San Antonio Spurs may be without one of their star players in Monday night’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers.