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As the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night, 129-119, it was led by a great performance from guard Austin Reaves, who scored a game-high 38 points. While the attention was on Lakers star Luka Doncic taking on his former team, sports analyst Skip Bayless had a different takeaway from the game […]

The Los Angeles Lakers kept their momentum rolling on Friday night, defeating the Dallas Mavericks 129-119 behind another explosive performance from their backcourt. The win boosted the Lakers’ climb near the top of the Western Conference and secured a flawless 4-0 finish in NBA Cup group play. After the final buzzer, Austin Reaves added a […]

Brooklyn Nets fans have been pleading with the team to showcase more of their rookies early this season. They got their wish on Friday night. With Egor Demin and Drake Powell already full-time rotation members, rookie Danny Wolf saw his first extended NBA minutes during a 115-103 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. Wolf played 13 […]

Desmond Bane delivered his biggest performance since joining the Orlando Magic, but it was Anthony Black’s final defensive stand that decided Friday night’s NBA Cup matchup. The Magic secured a 112–109 victory over the Detroit Pistons to close out East Group B play with a perfect 4–0 record, powered by Bane’s 37-point eruption and Black’s […]

On Friday, the Chicago Bulls lost to the Charlotte Hornets 123-116 and are now 9-9 this season. However, Coby White managed to capture a personal historic feat in defeat. During the game, White scored his 1,000th career three-pointer while playing in his home state of North Carolina. Altogether, White finished the game with 25 points […]

As Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic faced his former team in the Dallas Mavericks, and beat them on Friday night, 129-119, former player Dirk Nowitzki had a lot to say. While Lakers guard Austin Reaves helped Doncic and the team to beat Dallas, Nowitzki would humoursly call out the former Mavericks centerpiece. With Nowitzki […]

After Friday’s 123-119 Oklahoma City Thunder’s NBA Cup victory against the Phoenix Suns, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander addressed facing his Canadian men’s national basketball teammate, Dillon Brooks. In a game that came down to the wire and was Jalen Williams’ regular-season debut from wrist surgery, the Thunder held onto a four-point win to advance into the quarterfinal […]

The NBA Cup tournament is officially established, specifically after the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Denver Nuggets on Friday, 139-136. As a result, the Spurs are now 3-1 in the Cup tournament and are the top team in Group C for the Western Conference, per Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.  Also, the final West NBA Cup […]

With the Dallas Mavericks losing to Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night, 129-119, there was a ton of storyline to the contest. Such as Mavicks star Anthony Davis making his injury return to play the Lakers, it was also a first for rookie Cooper Flagg, facing off against LeBron James. As […]

The Los Angeles Lakers walked away with their 14th win of the season and sixth in a row after taking down the Dallas Mavericks Friday night, but the biggest storyline arguably surfaced after the final buzzer. The Dallas Morning News’ Mike Curtis posted on his X (formerly known as Twitter) account after capturing Lakers superstar […]

It was recently reported that Anthony Davis would play in just one of the Dallas Mavericks’ back-to-back two games in Los Angeles. With Davis making his return from injury on Friday night against the Los Angeles Lakers in a 129-119 loss, the big man is not expected to play on Saturday night against the Los […]

With the New York Knicks going through recent success heading into December, there is no doubt that the team is led by guard Jalen Brunson, coming off another impressive outing. As Brunson balled out for the Knicks against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday, head coach Mike Brown would speak about the star being in contention […]

For the Chicago Bulls, Josh Giddey is their $100 million man, and so far, he has proven himself more than worthy. However, that certainly wasn’t in the eyes of one particular Charlotte Hornets fan. On Friday, that fan had to be ejected from the game after he was seen heckling Giddey from the stands, per […]

As the Oklahoma City Thunder attempt to create the NBA’s next dynasty, a crucial piece to that puzzle returned on Friday, as Jalen Williams made his comeback in the 123-119 win over the Phoenix Suns. While the Thunder star had been receiving encouraging updates as of late, he finally made his return after missing 19 […]

It was an emotional night for Luka Doncic on Friday. Doncic helped lead his Los Angeles Lakers to a win over the Dallas Mavericks, his old team. The Lakers star opened up to reporters after the game about what it meant to him to play Dallas. “I would say it’s a little easier now, but […]

We now know the four teams emerging from the Eastern Conference’s side of the NBA Cup. Following the Orlando Magic’s 112-109 road win vs. the Detroit Pistons, it is confirmed that Orlando will be Group B’s representative, while the Toronto Raptors took the top spot in Group A, the New York Knicks finished atop Group […]

Rising star Keyonte George delivered one of the most electrifying moments of the Utah Jazz’s 2025-26 NBA season. He detonated on Sacramento Kings wing Zach LaVine with a vicious poster dunk that sent the hometown crowd into a frenzy. The highlight came early in the third quarter of their NBA Cup matchup with the Jazz […]

The 2025-26 Chicago Bulls started the season 5-0, punctuated by a 135-125 win over the New York Knicks that had color commentator and analyst Stacey King declaring that this team was “the real deal”. Suffice to say, that proclamation was a bit premature. The Bulls have played uneven basketball since then, and they now have […]

The San Antonio Spurs moved into the NBA Cup quarterfinals with their 139–136 victory over the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena on Friday, though Guard-Forward Devin Vassell made it clear postgame that advancing didn’t complete their mission. When asked after the game how it feels to reach the quarterfinals, Vassell said: “It feels great. I […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have now lost seven consecutive games after falling 118-109 to the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Friday. The loss eliminated Milwaukee from the NBA Cup, the first time in the three-year history of the in-season tournament that Milwaukee, last year’s champions, failed to reach the quarterfinals. New York won […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers finished up group play for the NBA Cup at 4-0 following their 129-119 win against the Dallas Mavericks on Friday. With the win the Lakers have assured themselves home court advantage for the quarterfinal round on Dec. 10 against the San Antonio Spurs. But the Lakers still have […]

ATLANTA, GA – Just a few days ago, the Atlanta Hawks found themselves in a deep hole against the Washington Wizards, a team that had only one win on the season. The Hawks didn’t have an answer for CJ McCollum or anybody else on the team, and they tanked their chances of advancing in the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers held off the Dallas Mavericks’ comeback attempt on Friday night in LA, earning a 129-119 win. One of the primary storylines heading into the game was Anthony Davis’ return from injury, as it was his first contest in Los Angeles since last year’s trade. Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves quickly stole […]

Nikola Jokic put his passing talent on full display during the Denver Nuggets’ NBA Cup matchup against the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night. Jokic is going through the 11th year of his NBA career, all with the Nuggets. He rose into superstardom with his elite offensive skillset, including his marvelous passing that draws viral […]

Brooklyn Nets fans have seen flashes of Tyrese Martin’s scoring potential before, but Friday night added another unforgettable moment to his growing highlight reel. While the Nets ultimately lost to the Philadelphia 76ers 115-103, Martin delivered a jaw-dropping sequence that shifted the energy in Barclays Center heading into the final frame. Against Philadelphia, when Brooklyn […]

NEW YORK– The New York Knicks have been slowly building their case as one of the most seasoned teams in the Eastern Conference, and their 118-109 come-from-behind win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night served as a reminder of the offensive firepower that the group boasts. Despite surrendering 62 first-half points to the Bucks, […]

Cade Cunningham amazed some fans with how he intentionally missed a free throw in the Detroit Pistons’ NBA Cup matchup against the Orlando Magic on Friday night. Cunningham is going through the fifth season of his career with the Pistons. He is off to a blazing hot start to the 2025-26 campaign as he helped […]

The Detroit Pistons have officially been eliminated from the NBA Cup Tournament after a 112-109 loss to the Orlando Magic. Detroit needed a victory in the matchup to remain in the tournament. However, Wednesday night’s loss to the Boston Celtics and Friday’s loss took them out of contention. The standout performance of All-Star point guard […]

The Atlanta Hawks hosted the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday in their last NBA Cup group-stage contest, claiming a 130–123 victory behind a commanding display from Jalen Johnson. The 6-foot-8 forward came away with his second triple-double of the year, producing 29 points on 9-for-18 shooting, 12 rebounds, 12 assists, and two steals, anchoring an Atlanta […]

Friday night brought fans some incredible hoops, and they need not look further than the intense back-and-forth between two of the rising teams in the Eastern Conference in the Detroit Pistons’ clash against the Orlando Magic. The Pistons have been the best team in the Eastern Conference in the early goings of the new campaign, […]

Desmond Bane and Cade Cunningham got into an altercation during the Orlando Magic’s NBA Cup matchup against the Detroit Pistons on Friday night. Bane is going through the sixth season of his career, his first with the Magic. He is adapting to life in Orlando after the Memphis Grizzlies traded him there in the 2025 […]

Anthony Davis walked straight into a long, loud reminder that Los Angeles still remembers. When the Dallas Mavericks’ big man was introduced as a starter in his first game back at his old home floor, Anthony Davis drew a noticeable ovation from the Los Angeles Lakers crowd, with plenty of cheers mixed in with the […]

Onyeka Okongwu achieved a feat that Paul Millsap last pulled off in the Atlanta Hawks’ NBA Cup matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night. Okongwu is going through his sixth season in the league, all with the Hawks. He has showcased solid growth with each passing campaign, becoming more active in the offense as […]

De’Andre Hunter pulled off an amazing dunk in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ NBA Cup matchup against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night. Hunter is going through the seventh season of his NBA career, his second with the Cavaliers. After coming off the bench upon his arrival, he secured a starting spot this year as he provides […]

LOS ANGELES – It’s a new NBA season, but the taste of the Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade between the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks still reverberates across the league. With the Lakers set to square off against the Mavericks in their final NBA Cup matchup amid a bevy of familiar faces, Lakers head coach […]

Donovan Mitchell gave Cleveland Cavaliers fans a brief scare Friday night, but the star guard looked just fine once he stepped back on the floor. Midway through the third quarter against the Atlanta Hawks, Donovan Mitchell headed to the back with a Cleveland staffer after checking out, as Hawks beat reporter Lauren L. Williams noted […]

Ryan Nembhard’s first NBA start is coming on a big stage, and it is the kind of moment that should have Andrew Nembhard grinning back in Indiana. Dallas Mavericks guard Ryan Nembhard is expected to join the starting lineup against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night, according to NBA reporter Marc Stein, as relayed […]

All eyes were on the Staples Center as the Los Angeles Lakers took on the Dallas Mavericks on Friday. More importantly, it marked Anthony Davis’s return to Hollywood following the blockbuster trade in February with Luka Doncic. In the process, Davis will take part in his first game at the Staples Center since February 27, […]

Andre Drummond’s resurgence season hit a scary pause Friday night in Brooklyn. The Philadelphia 76ers center left the game against the Brooklyn Nets in the second quarter with a right knee sprain and will not return, according to Kyle Neubeck. He dropped to the floor after contesting a shot, grabbed at his right leg, and […]