Nikola Jokić entered Thursday’s contest averaging 26.2 points, 12.5 rebounds and 10.1 assists through his last 10 games versus Sacramento. He lived up to his reputation with a 36-point, 12-rebound, 8-assist masterclass on 14-of-16 shooting.

The San Antonio Spurs held off the Los Angeles Lakers Wednesday, Dec. 10 in a 132-119 victory in the final game of the NBA Cup quarterfinals. San Antonio had seven different players reach double figures in scoring, but guard Stephon Castle posted a 30-point double-double with 10 rebounds and 6 assists.

If the Thunder and reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are to make good on their dynastic ambitions, they don’t just need to eclipse the Nuggets and Nikola Jokic, the Rockets’ Big 3 of Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson, and the Cavaliers ...

Coby White (22 points, 6-14 FG, 9-12 FT) led Chicago in scoring on a night when Josh Giddey and Nikola Vucevic combined for just 17 points on 5-for-16 shooting. Chicago committed 18 turnovers in a 120-105 loss to the Pacers.

New York won 117-101 in Toronto and Orlando beat Miami 117-108 to earn berths in the NBA Cup semifinals in Las Vegas. The Knicks and Magic will face off at 5:30 p.m. ET on Saturday for the right to play in the NBA Cup championship.

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Here is all of the information needed to watch the Heat and Magic in the quarterfinals of the NBA Cup on Tuesday.

Oklahoma City delivered one of the most dominant NBA Cup wins to date, Phoenix hit a historic low and San Antonio continued its midseason surge behind a breakout performance from Stephon Castle. Meanwhile,