After the announcement of the first pairings of the NBA Cup semi-finalists, Orlando Magic and New York Knicks, the second semi-final pairing was also completed today.
The San Antonio Spurs secured qualification with a 132:119 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.
Stephon Castle and De’Aaron Fox led the Spurs to victory, totaling 50 points: Castle scored 30, while Fox scored 20.
Despite strong individual performances from their stars, the Lakers were unable to avoid defeat.
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Luka Doncic had 35 points and 8 assists, while LeBron James contributed 19 points, 15 rebounds and 8 assists, but the Spurs dominated in key moments.
The Oklahoma City Thunder showed incredible strength by defeating the Phoenix Suns by 49 points (138:89).
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was the most efficient for the champions with 28 points in 27 minutes, while Chet Holmgren added 24 points.
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In Phoenix, Dillon Brooks was the leading scorer with just 16 points, a clear sign of the Suns’ poor performance against the dominant Thunder.
NBA Cup Semifinals:
Orlando Magic – New York Knicks
Oklahoma City Thunder – San Antonio Spurs
