NBA Power Rankings: Teams' Weaknesses Revealed Ahead of Cup Final

The NBA Cup final approaches with the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs set to showcase their strengths and weaknesses. According to ESPN's Power Rankings, the Knicks have been performing well but their biggest weakness lies in point-of-attack and paint defense.

Stars Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns have not specialized in defense, making it crucial for the Knicks to find ways to alleviate pressure on their wings OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges. On the other hand, the Spurs' weakness is in their 3-point defense, especially following Victor Wembanyama's absence, which has allowed opponents to exploit their defensive lapses.

The Spurs rank 27th in opponent 3-point field goal percentage at 38.3%. Both teams will need to address these vulnerabilities as they prepare for the championship matchup on December 13. The Knicks are currently on a hot streak, winning eight of their last nine games, while the Spurs have struggled recently, tied for the worst in 3-point defense.

This matchup will be pivotal in determining how each team can leverage their offensive strengths while exploiting the other's defensive flaws.