Over in the Eastern Conference, the Raptors and Magic cruised to 4–0 records to win Group A and Group B, respectively. The Knicks won Group C with a 118–109 win over the Bucks on Friday, and Miami clinched the wild card with both the Pistons and Cavaliers losing.

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 OKC Thunder books its ticket to the NBA Cup's eight-team tournament with a win over the Phoenix Suns in Jalen Williams' season debut.

Following the end of their winning streak on Wednesday, the Pistons (15-4) dropped a second consecutive game for the first time this season as they fell to the Orlando Magic (12-8), 112-109, Friday night at Little Caesars Arena.

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.

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James spoke about helping his son, Bronny James, with the NBA, and him improving his skills.