NBA Cup Highlights: Lillard Leads Bucks, Suns Dominate Lakers
See In this article summary of NBA Cup games decided on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 with highlights like the Damian Lillard performance and Suns win over the Lakers
Bucks 106, Heat 103
Damian Lillard scored 37 points and handed out 12 assists to help the Milwaukee Bucks edge past the Miami Heat in a tight NBA Cup game. Despite missing Giannis Antetokounmpo due to a knee issue, and Khris Middleton yet to play this season, the Bucks extended their winning streak to five games. Lillard shot an impressive 8-of-13 from three-point range.
Miami’s Jimmy Butler scored 23 points, while Tyler Herro and Terry Rozier contributed 18 and 17 points, respectively.
Rockets 117, Timberwolves 111 (OT)
Alperen Sengun’s triple-double powered the Houston Rockets to an overtime win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Sengun recorded 22 points, 11 assists, and 10 rebounds, while Fred VanVleet added 27 points and 11 assists. Houston, now 3-0 in West Group A, secured a spot in the quarterfinals.
Minnesota’s Anthony Edwards had 29 points and 10 rebounds, but his final shot in regulation narrowly missed.
Suns 127, Lakers 100
Devin Booker’s 26 points and 10 assists guided the Phoenix Suns to a comfortable win over the Los Angeles Lakers, snapping a five-game losing streak. Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal returned from injuries, each scoring 23 points. The Suns are now 9-1 with Durant in the lineup.
Anthony Davis led the Lakers with 25 points and 15 rebounds, while LeBron James added 18 points and tied Kyle Korver for seventh on the all-time three-pointers list.
Bulls 127, Wizards 108
Coby White scored 21 points, and Nikola Vucevic added 19 points and 12 rebounds as the Chicago Bulls dominated the Washington Wizards. Chicago’s 40-18 second-quarter run proved decisive.
Kyle Kuzma scored 23 points for Washington, who suffered their 12th straight loss.
Spurs 128, Jazz 115
Victor Wembanyama’s 34 points, including 24 in the first half, led the San Antonio Spurs to their fourth consecutive win, keeping their NBA Cup hopes alive in West Group B.
Utah’s Keyonte George scored 26 points, but the Jazz fell to 0-3 in the group, losing five of their last six games.
What’s Next?
The NBA Cup action continues as teams vie for spots in the quarterfinals.
