Both the NBA Cup winners, the New York Knicks, and the runners-up, the San Antonio Spurs, are in action on Thursday, as well as their semifinal opponents the Orlando Magic and Oklahoma City Thunder. No. 1 Pick Cooper Flag is facing off with another No. 1 pick in Cade Cunningham as the Dallas Mavericks host the Detroit Pistons.

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The San Antonio Spurs held off the Los Angeles Lakers Wednesday, Dec. 10 in a 132-119 victory in the final game of the NBA Cup quarterfinals. San Antonio had seven different players reach double figures in scoring, but guard Stephon Castle posted a 30-point double-double with 10 rebounds and 6 assists.

New York rallied from an 11-point second-half deficit to beat San Antonio 124-113 in the NBA Cup championship game. The Knicks outscored the Spurs 35-19 in the fourth quarter and held a 67-56 rebounding edge.

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The LA Clippers and Oklahoma City Thunder meet Thursday at 8 p.m. ET at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Wednesday night (12/17) in Minneapolis, the Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 116-110 at the Target Center. Jaren Jackson Jr. led the Grizzlies with 28 points and 12 rebounds, showcasing his two-way impact with efficient scoring and interior presence.