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Thunder Advances

Oklahoma City Thunder defeats San Antonio Spurs, heads to NBA Cup final.


Jokiฤ‡ Dominates

Nikola Jokiฤ‡ scores 40 points, 12 rebounds in Denver Nuggets' win over Atlanta Hawks.


LeBron's Solid Game

LeBron James scores 29 points in Los Angeles Lakers' win over Philadelphia 76ers. 


Player of the Week

Jaren Jackson Jr. 

(Memphis Grizzlies): 28 points, 12 rebounds, 3 assists in win over Minnesota Timberwolves.


Injury Report

Evan Mobley

(Cleveland Cavaliers) out with left calf strain.


Ja Morant

(Memphis Grizzlies) out with ankle injury.


Anthony Edwards

(MinnesotaTimberwolves) out with foot injury. 


Championship Highlights

New York Knicks defeat San Antonio Spurs 124-113 in NBA Cup final


Jalen Brunson named MVP, averages 29 points per game in tournament


OG Anunoby leads Knicks with 28 points Mitchell Robinson grabs 15 rebounds


Tournament Standings

New York Knicks

NBA Cup champions, first title since 1973

San Antonio Spurs

Runner-up, strong finish despite loss

Jalen Brunson

MVP, 29 points per game in tournament


Reactions

Jalen Brunson

"This is what it's all about, an incredible feeling."


Tom Thibodeau

“Proud of our team's resilience and toughness."


Upcoming Games

NBA Regular Season resumes December 20, 2025

Laden Season ahead for top teams, including Knicks and Spurs. 

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