The NBA Cup is underway with all 30 teams split into six groups for a single-elimination tournament culminating in Las Vegas. Tiebreakers will determine advancing teams, with games played on Tuesdays and Fridays until the championship on Dec. 17. Players can earn bonuses based on their team’s performance, with the Lakers looking to defend their title from the inaugural event.
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The Los Angeles Lakers were missing multiple starters and key bench players in a close 131-126 loss to the Denver Nuggets, led by Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokić. Despite a standout performance from Austin Reaves with 37 points, the Lakers have now lost four straight games, including three without LeBron James. Luka Dončić was sidelined with injuries, and the team is struggling after a recent winning streak. Full Article
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