The Knicks already beat the Spurs in the NBA Cup Championship earlier this season. Now they're meeting again with the Larry O'Brien Trophy on the line.
But here's the catch: the NBA Cup is only a few years old, so there's no real data proving it predicts Finals success.
What it does tell us is that New York has already beaten San Antonio in a championship atmosphere.
Does that give the Knicks an edge—or does Victor Wembanyama get revenge when it matters most?