As Heat-Magic and Knicks-Raptors draws near tonight, here's what to watch for in each matchup in the Emirates NBA Cup.

The Indiana Pacers have had injuries all over the place. But their big man, Jay Huff, has been blocking shots, left, right, and everywhere.

With Golden State shorthanded, Spencer has stepped into a big role and proven he's much more than a lacrosse player in the NBA.

The Atlanta Hawks and new general manager Onsi Saleh drew rave reviews for their offseason work in 2025. The move that drew the most attention was a complete an

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The famously intense Mazzulla was fielding a question about “fun” from a child reporter: “I struggle with that, to be honest with you.”

The Los Angeles Clippers haven’t had much to celebrate this season, but star point guard James Harden at least has one accomplishment this season. With 34 points in a loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, Harden passed former teammate Carmelo Anthony for 10th place on the NBA’s all-time scoring list.

This is the most basic way to wager on any game. You are betting on the winner between the two teams, and the sportsbooks base the odds on the percentage chance that one team is expected to win. The favorite has a minus sign next to its number and the underdog has a plus sign, which also lets you know how much you would win.

Another example is Westbrook. Once his role on the Los Angeles Lakers diminished and he lost his burst, teams reduced him to a situational player. Every weakness he always had became the topic of conversation: turnovers, spacing, volatility; there wasn't room for any kind of positive information.