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.

Stephon Castle led the Spurs to a 132-119 win with 30 points and 10 rebounds as seven San Antonio players scored in double figures. Luka Dončić paced the Lakers with 35 points, and LeBron James had 19 points and 15 rebounds.

The NBA Cup quarterfinals are underway between the Miami Heat and Orlando Magic, then New York Knicks and Toronto Raptors. Follow along for live updates.

Phoenix Suns vs. Oklahoma City Thunder: Live updates, highlights for Wednesday's game.

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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The Oklahoma City Thunder will travel on the road to face the Utah Jazz on Friday. It's the first matchup of the season between the two squads. This is also a 2025 NBA Cup West Group A group play.

The knockout rounds of the 2025 NBA Cup started on Tuesday, Dec. 9 when the Miami Heat faced the Orlando Magic in an East quarterfinal game.

The Phoenix Suns end a two-game skid in beating the Los Angeles Lakers on Dec. 1.

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Sacramento Kings: Live updates, highlights for Friday's game.

The New York Knicks thumped the Toronto Raptors on Dec. 9 in a 117-101 NBA Cup quarterfinal victory fueled by a massive night from Jalen Brunson.