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Spurs and Knicks Clash in NBA Cup Rematch on New Year’s Eve

San Antonio, TX – A highly anticipated rematch of this year’s NBA Cup Championship is set to ignite the court on New Year’s Eve as Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs host Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks.

The Knicks, fresh off their NBA Cup victory, arrive in San Antonio just 1.5 games out of the top spot in the Eastern Conference. However, the Spurs are favored on their home court, despite recent losses to Cleveland and Utah.

San Antonio’s hopes could be bolstered by the return of Wembanyama to the starting lineup, signaling his recovery from a calf strain. However, second-year guard Stephon Castle is questionable due to a thumb sprain.

New York has struggled on the road this season, holding a 7-7 record and a league-worst 3-11 record against the spread. The Knicks will also be without key rotation players Josh Hart and Mitchell Robinson.

One key matchup to watch will be Wembanyama’s perimeter shooting against the Knicks defense. In three previous matchups this season, the Spurs rookie has consistently found success from beyond the arc, making multiple 3-pointers in each game. According to Sports Illustrated Senior Editor Peter Dewey, Wembanyama is being “undervalued” and is a solid prop bet in this matchup.

With the Spurs playing well at home (11-4) and looking to bounce back from recent losses, experts predict they will leverage their home-court advantage and take the game on the moneyline.

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