Toronto Raptors' Jakob Poeltl (19) is stopped at the net by New York Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns (32) and New York Knicks' OG Anunoby (8) during the first half of an NBA Cup basketball game in Toronto, Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. (Sammy Kogan/The Canadian Press via AP)
Toronto Raptors' Jamal Shead, left, and New York Knicks' Josh Hart (3) react to a call during the first half of an NBA Cup basketball game in Toronto, Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. (Sammy Kogan/The Canadian Press via AP)
Toronto Raptors' Brandon Ingram (3) drives to the net during the first half of an NBA Cup basketball game against the New York Knicks in Toronto, Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. (Sammy Kogan/The Canadian Press via AP)
Toronto Raptors' Scottie Barnes (4) drives past New York Knicks' Josh Hart (3) during the first half of an NBA Cup basketball game in Toronto, Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. (Sammy Kogan/The Canadian Press via AP)
Toronto Raptors' Scottie Barnes (4) dunks as New York Knicks' Josh Hart (3), right, reacts during the first half of an NBA Cup basketball game in Toronto, on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. (Sammy Kogan/The Canadian Press via AP)
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) and Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson (1) make contact during the second half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Benjamin Fanjoy)
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry lies on the floor during the second half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game against the Houston Rockets Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Benjamin Fanjoy)
Houston Rockets guard Josh Okogie shoots past by Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) during the first half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Benjamin Fanjoy)
Houston Rockets guard Josh Okogie is guarded by Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry during the first half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Benjamin Fanjoy)
Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) passes the ball against Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon during the first half of an NBA Cup basketball game, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)
