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Timberwolves 93, Clippers 92
Anthony Edwards nailed a clutch go-ahead 3-pointer with 2:24 remaining, propelling the Minnesota Timberwolves to a thrilling victory over the Los Angeles Clippers in Minneapolis. The Timberwolves secured the win by grabbing two offensive rebounds in the final seconds to run out the clock. Edwards led the Timberwolves with 21 points, helping them finish NBA Cup West Group A play at 2-2.
James Harden recorded a double-double with 20 points and 11 assists for the Clippers, while Ivica Zubac added 16 points and 13 rebounds. Kevin Porter Jr. chipped in 17 points but exited late in the fourth quarter due to an apparent ankle injury. The Clippers fell to 1-2 in the group with one game remaining.
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Hawks 117, Cavaliers 101
De’Andre Hunter came off the bench to score a team-high 23 points, leading Atlanta past Cleveland to clinch the NBA Cup East Group C title. Trae Young contributed 21 points and 11 assists, while Jalen Johnson had a near triple-double with 20 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists.
For Cleveland, Darius Garland scored 29 points, and Evan Mobley tallied 24 points and 12 rebounds. Donovan Mitchell added 12 points, 11 rebounds, and six assists but struggled from the field, shooting just 5-for-23. Cleveland has now lost three of five after a blistering 15-0 start.
Knicks 99, Hornets 98
Jalen Brunson scored 11 of his 31 points in the final five minutes, helping New York edge Charlotte in a closely contested NBA Cup Group A game. The Knicks improved to 3-0 in group play, powered by double-doubles from Karl-Anthony Towns (19 points, 12 rebounds) and Josh Hart (13 points, 12 rebounds).
Brandon Miller led Charlotte with 20 points, but the Hornets dropped to 0-3 in Cup play. LaMelo Ball missed the game with a left calf injury.
Magic 123, Nets 100
Franz Wagner poured in 21 of his 29 points in the first half as Orlando cruised past Brooklyn in New York. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope added 19 points, and the Magic improved to 3-0 in NBA Cup Group A, shooting 53% from the field and hitting 18 3-pointers.
Shake Milton scored 22 points off the bench for the Nets, who finished group play at 1-3 and were eliminated from Cup contention.
Grizzlies 120, Pelicans 107
Ja Morant scored 27 points, and Jaren Jackson Jr. added 23 as Memphis secured its first-ever NBA Cup victory, defeating visiting New Orleans. Reserve Santi Aldama also chipped in with 20 points.
Playing without Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram, the Pelicans suffered their seventh consecutive loss despite CJ McCollum’s season-high 30 points. New Orleans dropped to 1-3 in Cup play.
Pistons 130, Pacers 106
Cade Cunningham returned from injury to score 24 points, leading Detroit to a commanding victory over Indiana and keeping the Pistons unbeaten in NBA Cup play. Malik Beasley paced Detroit with 25 points, while Jaden Ivey added 23.
Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 21 points, and Tyrese Haliburton scored 19, but Indiana was eliminated from the Cup after falling to 0-3.
Celtics 138, Bulls 129
Jayson Tatum delivered 35 points and 14 rebounds, while Payton Pritchard erupted for 29 points off the bench to lead Boston past Chicago. Pritchard made seven 3-pointers, including 19 points in the fourth quarter.
Nikola Vucevic posted 32 points and 11 rebounds for Chicago, while Zach LaVine scored 29 points, becoming the franchise’s all-time leader in 3-pointers made. Despite the strong efforts, the Bulls were eliminated from NBA Cup contention with a 2-2 record.
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Heat 121, Raptors 111
Jimmy Butler’s 26 points led Miami to a win over Toronto. Bam Adebayo recorded a triple-double with 14 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists, while Tyler Herro added 23 points.
Scottie Barnes also posted a triple-double for the Raptors with 24 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists, but Toronto remained winless (0-3) in Cup play and was eliminated alongside Miami (2-2).
