Can Knicks Stop Wembanyama in NBA Cup?

The Knicks and Spurs meet in the NBA Cup final, a rematch of last season's Christmas Day game where Victor Wembanyama exploded for 42 points and dominated the box score. Josh Hart warns "He can shoot the hell out of the basketball, that's what I learned" and called him "He's multifaceted." Wembanyama missed big chunks of the season with a calf issue but scored 22 points in 21 minutes in the semifinal, so New York must find a way to limit his impact. Merlin sees this as a battle of momentum and matchups. New York enters red hot at 9-1 in its last 10 while San Antonio carries confidence after toppling the Thunder. If Wembanyama is anything less than fully available the balance tilts to the Knicks. Expect tactical adjustments and heavy focus on containment.