The Golden State Warriors began a three-game East Coast road trip in Philadelphia, hoping to turn around a rough stretch against Eastern Conference teams.

The Los Angeles Lakers beat the L.A. Clippers to clinch West Group B in the Emirates NBA Cup and advance to the knockout round.

Recap: What was said at Oklahoma City Thunder's Thursday, Dec. 4 practice.

Anthony Edwards and Devin Booker had a showdown in another close NBA Cup game, but the Phoenix Suns won with Booker fouled out. The Minnesota Timberwolves choked a lead late to give up a 9-0 run that afforded the Suns a comeback. Edwards scoring 41 points ended up being bittersweet after he missed two clutch free throws that hurt his team.

Luka Dončić (38 points, 15-26 FG) finishes with a minus-25 net rating, blemishing his score line with nine turnovers versus just five assists. Austin Reaves posted a modest 16 points (6-12 FG) — snapping his streak of three consecutive 30-point games. He had five turnovers versus just three assists.

Milwaukee bows out of NBA Cup play after losing at MSG

MVP candidates Luka Doncic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had great performances to keep their battle for the top NBA Award going strong.

Recap: What happened at Oklahoma City Thunder's Tuesday, Nov. 25 practice.

The Cavaliers again struggled with a high-rebounding team in a loss to Portland. Here's how the game unfolded.