Overview
- New York beat Milwaukee 118-109 behind Jalen Brunson’s 37 points to top its group and set a Dec. 9 quarterfinal vs. Toronto.
- Orlando edged Detroit 112-109 in Detroit to finish group play 4-0, overcoming Cade Cunningham’s 39-point triple-double with late free throws and key rebounds.
- Cleveland was eliminated from the NBA Cup for a second straight year, falling 130-123 to Atlanta despite 42 points from Donovan Mitchell.
- The Lakers had already clinched West Group B; for Friday vs. Dallas, Deandre Ayton was cleared to play, Marcus Smart was ruled out, and Mavericks big man Anthony Davis returned after 14 games out.
- Chicago ran past Philadelphia 24-15 for a fifth straight win and the NFC’s No. 2 seed, with Nahshon Wright forcing a rare tush-push fumble and Jalen Hurts saying the Eagles must “regroup and reassess.”