LA gets owned by Spurs in NBA Cup quarterfinal
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The All-Star center reached an important benchmark in his rehab by doing 5-on-5 work in Los Angeles and could be on track to return for the NBA Cup semifinals.
A significant update that eased fans' worries was the encouraging medical report on Marcus Smart. The former Defensive Player of the Year had missed six consecutive games due to back spasms, raising doubts about his long-term resilience.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 28 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder dominated the Phoenix Suns 138-89 in an NBA Cup quarterfinal