The San Antonio Spurs toppled the defending league champion Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Cup, and surge in the power rankings as a result.

The Spurs clinched a 111-109 victory over the Thunder, with Wembanyama scoring 22 points after a 12-game hiatus.

The San Antonio Spurs notched an impressive takedown of the red-hot Oklahoma City Thunder and reigning league MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to reach the NBA Cup final.

Oklahoma City's 16-game winning streak has ended with a 111-109 loss to San Antonio in the NBA Cup semifinals.

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Excitement builds as the San Antonio Spurs face the dominant Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Cup semifinals this Saturday in Las Vegas. Victor Wemban

Teams set for Tuesday night showdown after competitive semifinal round for NBA Cup championship at T-Mobile Arena.

The OKC Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs face off tonight in NBA Cup action — here's the channel, schedule, streaming and more.

Last night's NBA Cup semifinal between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs lived up to its billing. Mitch Johnson's team played in a game with true playoff intensity and earned a 111–109 win against the reigning champions.