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Spurs upset defending champions Thunder in NBA Cup
San Antonio defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Cup knockout stage, fueling a surge in power rankings for the young Spurs squad and spotlighting Victor Wembanyama's impact on the tournament's outcome.
Jerami Grant and Shaedon Sharpe each score 35 as Blazers top Warriors 136-131
Jerami Grant and Shaedon Sharpe exploded for 35 points apiece to lift Portland to a 136-131 victory over Golden State, overcoming a 48-point night from Stephen Curry and ending a three-game Blazers skid.
Stephen Curry pours in 48 in loss but shows vintage long-range form
Stephen Curry scored 48 points and hit a season-high 12 three-pointers in Golden State's 136-131 loss to Portland, marking his 28th career game with 10-or-more threes while returning from a quadriceps contusion.
Discussion intensifies over future format and venues for NBA Cup
The NBA is reassessing the in-season NBA Cup format after limited fan enthusiasm for neutral-site semis; league sources say moving the semifinals and possibly the title game away from Las Vegas is under consideration.
NBC drops 'Coast 2 Coast' window for end-of-month NBA telecasts
NBC announced it will replace its ‘Coast 2 Coast’ regional window with standard doubleheaders for remaining December games, moving several late-start matchups earlier and altering the national broadcast structure.
Spurs' NBA Cup surge reshapes midseason power rankings
San Antonio's upset over the Thunder in the Cup has propelled the Spurs upward in national power rankings, reflecting their stronger-than-expected tournament performance.
NBA teams, coaches weigh pros and cons of Cup scheduling
Coaches and players have mixed reactions to the Cup's schedule and rewards; while some praise opportunities for role players, others note winning the Cup can complicate regular-season travel and rest plans.
NBC's schedule changes affect late December national windows
NBC's shift to conventional doubleheaders moves Rockets-Clippers and Mavericks-Blazers to earlier time slots and replaces one late game with Pistons-Lakers, altering national visibility for several teams.
ESPN BPI projections updated for 2025–26 season
ESPN's Basketball Power Index (BPI) continues to provide updated team projections for the 2025–26 season, a key metric used to evaluate how in-season tournament results and current form affect expected performance.
Local and national outlets analyze Cup's commercial and competitive value
Media coverage this week has focused on whether the NBA Cup drives sustained fan interest and TV ratings, prompting the league to consider format tweaks and venue changes to boost engagement.