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The Oklahoma City Thunder picked up the squad's 11th straight win Friday night, following a nail-biting 123-119 clutch time victory over the Phoenix Suns in Paycom Center. The Thunder improved to a 19-1 record, going undefeated, 4-0, in NBA Cup group play, etching their name into the knockout phase.
This ought to be a classic matchup of strength against strength: the Knicks’ potent offense, led by point guard Jalen Brunson, against the Raptors’ stingy defense. New York has missed forward OG Anunoby, one of the league’s most versatile defenders, who has been sidelined since Nov. 14 because of a strained left hamstring.
Jalen Brunson scored 37 points and the New York Knicks advanced to the knockout round of the NBA Cup, beating the Milwaukee Bucks 118-109 on Friday night in Giannis Antetokounmpo’s return from a groin injury.
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James spoke about helping his son, Bronny James, with the NBA, and him improving his skills.
By the time the final buzzer sounds on Friday night, we will know the eight teams advancing to the quarterfinals of the NBA Cup, the bracket-style knockout round stage of the tournament.
The final day of group play in the 2025 NBA Cup began with six spots in the knockout rounds still up for grabs and three straight winner-take-all games to decide a group. It was as climactic a day as the NBA could have hoped for when instituting the in-season tournament.
The New York Knicks have advanced to the knockout round of the NBA Cup. Jalen Brunson scored 37 points on Friday night as the Knicks beat the Milwaukee Bucks 118-111 in Giannis Antetokounmpo’s return from a groin injury.
Following the end of their winning streak on Wednesday, the Pistons (15-4) dropped a second consecutive game for the first time this season as they fell to the Orlando Magic (12-8), 112-109, Friday night at Little Caesars Arena.
INDIANAPOLIS -- Pascal Siakam scored 24 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to lead the Pacers to a 119-86 win over the Wizards on Friday night in an NBA Cup East Group A game and a matchup between teams with two of the NBA's worst records.