What to know Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luka Doncic lead their teams to the NBA Cup knockout stage. The Thunder, Lakers, Magic, Heat, Raptors, Knicks, Suns and Spurs advanced. The quarterfinals begin Dec. 9, with the semifinals and final in Las Vegas. The Thunder and Lakers aim for NBA Cup glory, with Oklahoma City seeking redemption and the Lakers eyeing a second title. Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed. |