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nov 14 2026The NBA Cup filled Friday with nine games, and one of them had a Spanish flavor. Aday Mara started for the Thunder for the fifth consecutive game, capitalizing on interior depth issues, and delivered a strong performance in a tight finish that slipped away from his team. The night also belonged to the Spurs, who remain undefeated since late October.
Mara Starts in a Close Loss
The Thunder traveled to Los Angeles severely depleted: without Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams, Cason Wallace, Jaylin Williams, and Ajay Mitchell, playing their third game in four nights. Mara started and finished with 10 points on 5-of-6 shooting, 3 rebounds, and 3 blocks.
The Clippers controlled the first half (57-44), but the Thunder won the third quarter 25-40 and took the lead. With 2:43 remaining, they led 106-112, but couldn't score again. Brook Lopez hit two straight baskets and Garland put the Clippers ahead with a 2+1 with 50 seconds left. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's final shot, who finished with 40 points, missed. Jared McCain added 23 points and Isaiah Hartenstein recorded 21 points and 16 rebounds. Lopez led the Clippers with 26, and Garland added 24. The Thunder suffered their third straight loss.
Spurs Unstoppable
The Spurs dominated the Warriors from start to finish (85-123) and extended their winning streak to eleven consecutive victories. The game was decided in the first quarter (14-38), with the lead reaching 43 points. Stephon Castle scored 32 points with five three-pointers, and Victor Wembanyama needed just 20 minutes to record 12 points, 12 rebounds, and 6 assists. The Warriors were without Curry, who will miss about two weeks due to the abdominal injury he suffered Wednesday in Houston.
Adebayo and Giannis, 37 Each
The Heat defeated the Cavaliers (121-133) with two 37-point performances: Bam Adebayo, who also grabbed 14 rebounds, and Giannis Antetokounmpo. It's the second time in Heat history this has happened, following LeBron James and Dwyane Wade in 2013. Davion Mitchell contributed 22 points and 17 assists. The Cavaliers, without Evan Mobley, led at halftime (57-54), but the fourth quarter (30-41) belonged to Miami, who extended their winning streak to three games.
Şengün, 43 Points
Alperen Şengün scored 43 points, grabbed 12 rebounds, and dished 5 assists in the Rockets' victory over the Jazz (118-125). Kevin Durant added 22 points. The Jazz won the third quarter and closed the gap, but Houston held on to improve to 10-3. In Utah, Darryn Peterson scored 28 points, a career high, in his team's eleventh consecutive loss.
Ten Grizzlies in Double Figures
The Grizzlies dominated the Pelicans (142-111) with ten players in double figures, something the franchise had never accomplished. They made 18 three-pointers, and a 13-0 run in just over a minute in the second quarter put the game away. Jerami Grant led with 22 points. Memphis is the only team undefeated on the road (6-0). For the Pelicans, who have lost five straight, Saddiq Bey scored 30.
Bulls End Skid in Overtime
The Bulls finally won. They defeated the Hawks in overtime (117-125) and snapped an eight-game losing streak. Norman Powell scored 33 points, nine in overtime, and Josh Giddey recorded 15 points, 10 rebounds, and 14 assists. Jalen Johnson also posted a triple-double for the Hawks. It's the Bulls' second victory (2-9).
Wagner on a Roll, Bucks Not
Franz Wagner fell one rebound short of a triple-double (35 points, 12 assists, and 9 rebounds) and reached 30 points for the fourth consecutive game, his best streak. With him, the Magic beat the Bucks (99-107). Wagner closed the game with a steal and a layup in the final minute. It's the Magic's first home win of the season. Milwaukee (1-12) has lost nine straight and is experiencing its worst start in 52 years.
Towns Misses at the Buzzer
The Pacers edged the Knicks (104-106) in a tight finish. Pascal Siakam made it 106-98 with 1:49 remaining, and Indiana didn't score again but held on. Karl-Anthony Towns, with 23 points and 15 rebounds, missed the tying shot at the buzzer. Jalen Brunson scored 33 points. Siakam led the Pacers with 19.
Avdija and Lillard, 63 Combined
The Trail Blazers won in Sacramento (120-107) with 34 points from Deni Avdija and 29 from Damian Lillard, who made six three-pointers. Donovan Clingan recorded a double-double of 13 points and 11 rebounds. Portland improved to 9-3; the Kings (1-11) have lost five straight.
