This is exactly what the NBA Cup was created for. Two success-starved franchises meet in the season finale at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Tuesday, with the San Antonio Spurs led by fit-again megastar Victor Wembanyama, and Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns showing exactly why the New York Knicks have been installed as Eastern Conference favorites.
What was lost in the euphoria over the 7ft 4in centre’s triumphant return at the weekend was that moments like these can be vanishingly rare given his injury record. Wembanyama returned from 12 matches to play the starring in the season’s outstanding team performances, but his availability can never be taken for granted, especially on the big occasions.
SGA and the Thunder had been on a 16-game rampage, and No. 17 had looked certain before Wemby’s introduction. Although Devin Vassell topped the scoring charts with 23 points and Stephon Castle and De’Aaron Fox each scored 22 — and all deserve major credit for keeping San Antonio on track during Wembanyama’s latest extended absence — the Frenchman’s 22 points, nine rebounds and two blocks completely changed the game.
Brunson has arguably been the player of the NBA Cup, and he’s on fire right now. He scored a season-high 40 points to help the Knicks down the Magic, and has now dropped at least 30 in four straight games – and four straight NBA Cup games. Despite trailing the Pistons in the Eastern Conference standings, a torrid run of nine wins out of 10 has put the league on course. However, 3-point shooting has been the cornerstone of their success, and the Spurs held the Thunder to a season-low 41.3% from the field.
Read on for our guide to where to watch NBA Cup Final live streams online, on TV and potentially free wherever you are.
Can I stream NBA Cup Final 2025 for free?
Unfortunately, Spurs vs Knicks is not free. In the US, UK and Australia, however, the NBA Cup Final 2025 will be shown Prime Videowhich comes with a 30-day free trial. A subscription starts at AU$30/month thereafter.
Use a VPN to watch any NBA Cup Final stream
How to watch the NBA Cup Final live streams in the US, UK and Australia
How to watch NBA Cup Final live streams in Canada
The NBA Cup Final is shown on Sportsnet Plus in Canada, which starts at $29.99 CAD/month or $249.99 CAD/year.
A VPN will help you tune in if you’re a Canadian traveling abroad. NordVPN is our recommended provider, and you can find out why with our in-depth NordVPN review.
What time is NBA Cup Final 2025?
NBA Cup Final 2025 tips at 8:30 PM ET / 5:30 PM ET Tuesday, December 16. It is at 1.30 GMT / 12.30 AEDT Wednesday 17 December in the UK and Australia.
Can I watch the NBA Cup Finals on my mobile?
Of course, most broadcasters have streaming services that you can access via mobile apps or via your phone’s browser.
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