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The Hornets knocked down a franchise record 24 three-pointers in a 133-126 win over the Hawks. Jalen Johnson had 43 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists in that defeat. The Pelicans, Trail Blazers and Mavericks all snagged overtime victories.
The speedy guard averaged 22.3 points, 7.7 assists and 2 steals per game in helping the Spurs reach the final and finish with a 5-2 record in the tournament.
Fresh off an NBA Cup Championship loss to the New York Knicks on Tuesday, the San Antonio Spurs return home for a cupcake matchup with the four-win Washington W
Luke Kornet has established himself as a veteran mentor on the Spurs, helping them conquer the challenges presented during the NBA Cup.
Saturday felt like a significant moment in NBA Cup history. San Antonio's upset over Oklahoma City didn't just punch a ticket to the tournament final. It was a message to the rest of the sport. The Spurs are no longer just a young team on the rise.
The Spurs' upset of the Thunder in the NBA Cup has put Victor Wembanyama's squad back into the top of the NBA power rankings.
The Washington Wizards failed to form their first winning streak of the season on Thursday after losing to the San Antonio Spurs 119-94 at Frost Bank Center. Sticking to a familiar theme of the season,