The Emirates NBA Cup is heating up, with the final week of Group Play delivering three exciting Cup Nights. The race for the Cup is intense, with seven of the eight Knockout Round bids still up for grabs. Here's a breakdown of the action:
COAST 2 COAST TUESDAY OPENS EMIRATES NBA CUP WEEK
- Clippers at Lakers: The Battle of L.A. with major Cup implications. Luka Dončić shines, averaging 32.3 pts, 7.9 reb, and 7.4 ast against the Clips. The Lakers can clinch West B with a win, while the Clips need a win and a Grizzlies loss.
- Magic at 76ers: Tyrese Maxey, the league's second-leading scorer, faces the Magic. Maxey's dual threat and strong performance against the Magic in October make this a crucial match.
MONDAY’S BEST: PISTONS & RAPTORS EXTEND WIN STREAKS
- Pistons 122, Pacers 117: Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren lead the Pistons to their 13th straight win, matching franchise history. Their defensive prowess and balanced scoring are key.
- Raptors 110, Cavaliers 99: Toronto's Brandon Ingram and Scottie Barnes dominate, securing the Raptors' eighth straight win. Their balanced offense and strong defense are impressive.
STARS SHINE: JOKIĆ & KAT DOMINATE, HERRO DELIVERS IN DEBUT
- Nuggets 125, Grizzlies 115: Nikola Jokić's triple-double and buzzer-beating shot showcase his mastery. Jamal Murray and Peyton Watson also shine.
- Knicks 113, Nets 100: Karl-Anthony Towns dominates with 37 points and 12 boards, leading the Knicks to a 12th consecutive win over the Nets.
- Heat 106, Mavericks 102: Tyler Herro's heroics in his debut, including a game-winning floater, lift the Heat to their fifth straight win.
WEST STATEMENTS: KINGS OUTDUEL ANT, ROCKETS STOP SUNS
- Kings 117, Wolves 112 (OT): DeMar DeRozan's clutch performance over Anthony Edwards' 43-point outburst secures the Kings' first back-to-back wins.
- Rockets 114, Suns 92: Amen Thompson's all-around play and Aaron Holiday's scoring power the Rockets' victory.
ROUNDUP: STEPH & ZION FUEL WINS, BLAZERS BEAT BUCKS
- Warriors 134, Jazz 117: Steph Curry's 31 points and a strong second quarter spark the Warriors' win.
- Pelicans 143, Bulls 130: Zion Williamson's 29 points and a strong team effort snap NOLA's skid.
- Blazers 115, Bucks 103: Jerami Grant's 35 points lead the Blazers to a win over Milwaukee.
