Knicks-Spurs rematch from NBA Cup final — yes, that game did happen — should be something special
The New York Knicks are set to face the San Antonio Spurs in a rematch of the NBA Cup final. Despite winning 54 games during the regular season, discrepancies in records have left some confusion about their performance. The upcoming game is anticipated to be a significant event for both teams and their fans.
- ▪The Knicks won the NBA Cup finals in December 2025.
- ▪Mikal Bridges played in 639 consecutive games, the longest active streak in the NBA.
- ▪There is a noted discrepancy in the Knicks' game records, with some games seemingly missing from official listings.
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New York Knicks Mike Vaccaro Knicks-Spurs rematch from NBA Cup final — yes, that game did happen — should be something special By Mike Vaccaro Published May 31, 2026, 9:43 p.m. ET The Knicks celebrating after winning the NBA Cup finals in December 2025. Charles Wenzelberg You sort of need to really want to find evidence of the game in order to find evidence of the game. If you’ve followed the Knicks all year, you probably know that they won 54 games during the regular season; but everywhere you look, the Knicks’ record is listed as 53-29. See Also New York Knicks The daunting Victor Wembanyama matchup among Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals storylines Mikal Bridges has played in 638 consecutive games, longest active streak in the NBA; that’s genuinely a lie. It’s 639 straight.
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