The San Antonio Spurs showed what they are capable of by beating the league-leading Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Cup, so says Victor Wembanyama.

San Antonio will face the New York Knicks in the NBA Cup final on Tuesday after a 111-109 win over the reigning champions OKC.

Wembanyama came off the bench for the first time in his career, scoring 22 points in 21 minutes on the court, while also providing two assists and registering nine rebounds.

With Devin Vassell (23), Stephon Castle (22) and De'Aaron Fox (22) each logging 20+ points, the Spurs became the first team since March to finish with four players registering at least 20 points.

"It's our first time playing [with] everybody [healthy]," Wembanyama said.

"We were already a solid team 20 games ago. It's just experience. We're just figuring it out. And the difference with us and [Oklahoma City] is we haven't had this many reps recognising what it takes to win. And this is our next step.

"This OKC team, they're not just first in the league. They're way ahead of everybody. And when you watch them, no matter who, whether it's the 12th man or the starting five, whether they're playing against the 15th seed or any kind of game, they're playing the same way.

"They're enjoying the little things that make them win, and this is the next step we have to pass."

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Wembanyama has been managing his recovery from a calf strain, with the Spurs taking a careful approach in his comeback.

San Antonio went 9-3 in Wembanyama's absence.

"Almost every night they have proven to me that I have nothing to worry about," Wembanyama said.

"The brand of basketball we are playing, that they have been playing, just makes me proud because it's getting closer to the ideal basketball in my opinion. It's just beautiful to see."

Castle added: "It felt good. This was our first game having everybody. And I feel like we've been good in close games, crunch-time games, and having big fella back was definitely a plus.

"I think it was a big part of why we won the game, especially how he played in the second half."