Forward OG Anunoby had a team-high 28 points for New York, guard Jalen Brunson added 25 points, and center Karl-Anthony Towns had 16 points and 11 rebounds. The Spurs had seven double-digit scores led by 21 points from Dylan Harper and 18 from Victor Wembanyama.

The knockout rounds of the 2025 NBA Cup started on Tuesday, Dec. 9 when the Miami Heat faced the Orlando Magic in an East quarterfinal game.

Christmas week rolls on with a 14-game night, including an OKC-San Antonio rematch and several other enticing matchups.

That's when Shai Gilgeous-Alexander took over. After a Kentavious Caldwell-Pope three made it a 101-97 game with 5:39 remaining, the reigning MVP scored or assisted on five of the Thunder's next seven possessions over a stretch of three and a half minutes. By the time the flurry was over the Thunder were up, 115-99.

The Knicks started the third just 2-of-8 from the floor, allowing the Spurs to open a double-digit lead. New York would bring it back down to single digits, but the highlight was this Victor Wembanyama reverse alley-oop slam.

Lakers defeated Pelicans 118-104. Los Angeles moves to 9-4 while New Orleans moves to 2-10. Top Performers – Los Angeles Austin Reaves – 31 PTS | 11-13 FTS | 7 AST Luka Dončić – 24 PTS | 7 REB | 12 AST Deandre Ayton – 20 PTS | 10 REB Top ...

The NBA's extensive content creator initiatives takes center stage on Friday night ahead of the NBA Cup in Las Vegas.

Flagg and Edgecome are members of what has been a great rookie class so far this year, with Charlotte Hornets rookie and Flagg's former Duke teammate Kon Knueppel generating a fringe All-Star campaign in his rookie season, lighting up opponents from beyond the three-point line and showcasing a veteran scoring ability at just 19 years old.

Washington made a late push, outscoring Minnesota 63-49 in the second half but it was not enough as the Wolves held on to win 120-109. Top Performers – Washington Kyshawn George – 23 PTS | 7 REB | 7 AST | 4 3PM CJ McCollum – 14 PTS | 5 REB | 4 AST ...