The San Antonio Spurs held off the Oklahoma City Thunder in a battle that remained close throughout the fourth quarter.

Victor Wembanyama played Tuesday night's NBA Cup championship game with a heavy heart after learning earlier in the day his grandmother had died in France, a team source said.

“Without Tyler Kolek, OG Anunoby, Mitchell Robinson and Jordan Clarkson, we don’t win this game,” Brunson said after the game, while accepting NBA Cup MVP honors.