One key Week 8 matchup for all 30 teams from Monday, Dec. 8 through Sunday, Dec. 14. Dallas' standout rookie has stepped up as a go-to guy and moves into the No. 1 spot as the Top 5 undergoes big changes. A weeknight primetime “basketball-cast” celebrating the game, players and the culture of the NBA.

Jalen Brunson scored 37 points and the New York Knicks advanced to the knockout round of the NBA Cup, beating the Milwaukee Bucks 118-109 on Friday night in Giannis Antetokounmpo's return from a groin injury.

As it turns out, a few years in the NBA makes a big difference. Victor Wembanyama went off on Wednesday night to officially kick off his third campaign in the league, and he completely spoiled the debut of a fellow No. 1 overall pick in the process.

Shaedon Sharpe, Zion Williamson and Onyeka Okongwu lead in Dunk Score as we review the jams with the best scores so far. Andrew Merrigan, for NBA.com Shaedon Sharpe throws it down for the Blazers against the Rockets in Friday's Emirates NBA Cup 2025 action.

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The Oklahoma City Thunder entered the 2025 NBA Cup as the favourites. Going into their semi-final clash against the San Antonio Spurs, the defending league champions held a 24-1 record and looked set for another comfortable result.

After beating the Toronto Raptors in the NBA Cup Quarterfinals, the Knicks will now go up against the Orlando Magic in the Semifinals. New York has jumped out to a strong 17-7 rec