The New York Knicks and the Orlando Magic will compete for a chance to serve as the Eastern Conference representative in the NBA Cup Finals. Jalen Brunson and the Knicks will enter the game with some momentum, having won 15 of their last 19 games this season. Brunson leads the Knicks with 28.3 points and 6.3 assists per game this season.

"Adversity has been a part of my career; there is nothing that I cannot overcome," Pistons guard Jaden Ivey says.

Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs snapped the Oklahoma City Thunder's record 16-game win streak with a 111-109 win in the NBA Cup semifinals.

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.

Ja Morant came back from a 10-game absence with an impressive 21-point, 10-assist performance, but was unable to lead the Grizzlies to victory against Utah.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a game-high 40 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder held off the Minnesota Timberwolves for a 113-105 win in NBA Cup play.

A five-game NBA schedule highlights Thursday's 2025-26 NBA slate. Among the notable NBA odds include Warriors vs. 76ers (-3.5), Celtics (-9.5)