The San Antonio Spurs have a shot at winning the NBA's in-season tournament Tuesday as energy around the team is building with the return of star player Victor Wembanyama. Why it matters: The Spurs haven't made it to the playoffs since 2019,

The San Antonio Spurs held off the Los Angeles Lakers Wednesday, Dec. 10 in a 132-119 victory in the final game of the NBA Cup quarterfinals. San Antonio had seven different players reach double figures in scoring, but guard Stephon Castle posted a 30-point double-double with 10 rebounds and 6 assists.

The Hall of Famer has an emotional stake in the San Antonio Spurs, the team he helped win four championships, and this was before the Spurs played the behemoth from Oklahoma City in the semifinals. Let’s just say that, after the fact, that stake has now intensified.

Victor Wembanyama returned from a 12-game absence to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 111-109 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder.

The OKC Thunder is already looking forward to facing the San Antonio Spurs again after suffering a narrow NBA Cup semifinals loss Saturday.

They had a 111-109 loss to the San Antonio Spurs in the 2025 NBA Cup semifinals. Anytime OKC loses, the entire NBA world celebrates. Missing 12 games, Victor Wembanyama ensured he'd be back for this matchup — even if it meant under restricted minutes.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander addresses the media following Emirates NBA Cup Semifinals.