The San Antonio Spurs survived a scare and rallied to beat the New York Knicks 134-132 in the NBA Cup final rematch on Wednesday night. Julian Champagnie led the way with a career-high 36 points and set a franchise record with 11 3-pointers. The game was a thrilling back-and-forth battle, with both teams trading leads throughout. Victor Wembanyama, the star center for the Spurs, had to leave the game temporarily with an apparent leg injury, but he returned to the bench in the final minutes and cheered his team on to victory. The Knicks, led by Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns, had a three-game winning streak halted by the Spurs' resilient performance. Wembanyama's injury was a concern, as he hobbled off the court with 10:32 remaining, but he returned to the game with 1:22 left, walking calmly and without a limp. The Spurs' comeback was fueled by Champagnie's scoring prowess, as he hit back-to-back 3-pointers in the third quarter to tie the game at 86. The game was a showcase of the Spurs' depth and determination, as they snapped a two-game skid and kept their playoff hopes alive. The Knicks will host Sacramento on Thursday, while the Spurs will travel to Indiana on Friday.
