December 13 delivers quality over quantity on the NBA calendar. With just two games scheduled, every possession carries weight, and every mistake gets punished. The Emirates NBA Cup semifinals take center stage in Las Vegas,

The Thunder, who lost in the 2024 NBA Cup final, take on the San Antonio Spurs in Las Vegas on Saturday night. San Antonio has a better shot at OKC with Victor Wembanyama in the lineup. The French big man is expected to make his return from injury for the semifinal showdown.

Check out the best moments from Friday night's NBA action, including brilliant performances from Donovan Mitchell, Joel Embiid and Stephen Curry.

The New York Knicks thumped the Toronto Raptors on Dec. 9 in a 117-101 NBA Cup quarterfinal victory fueled by a massive night from Jalen Brunson.

Fans will still vote for the All-Star Game starters, but it will be positionless, and the players will land in an exciting new format.