Then there were four. The 2024 NBA Cup quarterfinals concluded Wednesday, with the Houston Rockets booking the last spot in the final four. With the Los Angeles Lakers, last year’s first ever tournament champions, and the Boston Celtics, the reigning NBA champions, both eliminated in group stage play, one of the last remaining teams will be a fresh winner for the league. So, what are the matchups and how can you catch the action? Here’s what to know for the NBA Cup semifinals: NBA Oct 24 Do NBA
Gritty Rockets knock Warriors out of NBA Cup on questionable loose ball foul call
Steve Kerr has said he wants more physicality back in the game. Houston gave it to him and held the Warriors to 90 points.
‘A dangerous threat’: Nick Kyrgios backed to make an impact on Australian Open return
- Thanasi Kokkinakis tips doubles partner to impress in Melbourne
- Former world No 13 to play first singles grand slam event since 2022
With his weapon of a serve in hand, tennis showman Nick Kyrgios can hit the ground running on his Australian Open return, says doubles partner Thanasi Kokkinakis.
Kyrgios, 29, who has had a horror run of wrist and knee injuries, will play at the Brisbane International from 29 December, before returning to the grand slam stage at Melbourne Park for the Australian Open which starts on 12 January. The former world No 13 is using a protected ranking for his first Open since he pulled out on the eve of his first-round match in 2023.
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No. 23 San Diego State beats Cal Baptist 81-75 after nearly blowing 19-point lead
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The Golden State Warriors surrendered a seven-point lead to the Houston Rockets in a 91-90 loss in the NBA Cup quarterfinal Wednesday at Toyota Center.
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That was certainly an ending in Warriors-Rockets.
+3.6: Miami Heat should trade Jimmy Butler NOW | The Big Number
As trade rumors circulate about whether or not the Miami Heat could trade Jimmy Butler, Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine reveal this week’s The Big Number to explain why now is the perfect time for a trade despite Miami’s recent success.
‘Keen as mustard’: Teammate defends Maxi’s Test dream after Warner’s Shield criticism
David Warner’s criticism of his Glenn Maxwell’s desire to get back into the Test team for next year’s tour of Sri Lanka has been swatted away by his replacement as captain at the Melbourne Stars who is adamant that if anyone can transition from the Big Bash to Test cricket it is Maxwell.
Knicks’ Tom Thibodeau takes jab at officials after Wednesday’s NBA Cup loss to Hawks
Following the Knicks' 108-100 NBA Cup loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night, coach Tom Thibodeau was asked about the officiating and took a subtle shot at the referees.
Trevin Knell’s double-double leads outburst as BYU routs Fresno State 95-67
The Cougars scored 29 points in the first eight minutes of the half. A 3-pointer by Saunders made it 73-46 with 12 minutes remaining. BYU then missed five shots in a row and went 3 1/2 minutes without scoring as Fresno State got within 73-57.
Pitchers again dominate big league phase of the Rule 5 draft after 11 selected
The 121-loss Chicago White Sox had the first pick and selected 24-year-old right-hander Shane Smith from the Milwaukee Brewers.
Boston acquires catcher from Yankees after giving up a top prospect to get Crochet
The Boston Red Sox acquired catcher Carlos Narváez from the New York Yankees in exchange for minor league pitcher Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz and international signing bonus pool money.
Dyson Daniels’ defense, Trae Young’s offense too much for Knicks, Hawks advance to Las Vegas with NBA Cup win
Daniels led a Hawks defense that limited Brunson to 5-of-15 shooting.