This ought to be a classic matchup of strength against strength: the Knicks’ potent offense, led by point guard Jalen Brunson, against the Raptors’ stingy defense. New York has missed forward OG Anunoby, one of the league’s most versatile defenders, who has been sidelined since Nov. 14 because of a strained left hamstring.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Pascal Siakam scored 24 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to lead the Pacers to a 119-86 win over the Wizards on Friday night in an NBA Cup East Group A game and a matchup between teams with two of the NBA's worst records.

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.

The NBA returns from its Thanksgiving holiday with a full slate of action on Friday night. The NBA Cup is moving along, with 22 teams set to take the court in 11 games.

Brandon Ingram hit a game-winner to lift the Raptors over the Pacers, extending their winning streak to nine games. Enjoy the best of Wednesday’s 9-game slate with the NBA.com live blog, featuring all of the meaningful moments, performances, observations, news, notes and highlights.

The New York Knicks have advanced to the knockout round of the NBA Cup. Jalen Brunson scored 37 points on Friday night as the Knicks beat the Milwaukee Bucks 118-111 in Giannis Antetokounmpo’s return from a groin injury.

A missive from five-time All-NBA First Team Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic may have prompted a big change from the league, prior to the Lakers' Emirates N