That's when Shai Gilgeous-Alexander took over. After a Kentavious Caldwell-Pope three made it a 101-97 game with 5:39 remaining, the reigning MVP scored or assisted on five of the Thunder's next seven possessions over a stretch of three and a half minutes. By the time the flurry was over the Thunder were up, 115-99.

Forward OG Anunoby had a team-high 28 points for New York, guard Jalen Brunson added 25 points, and center Karl-Anthony Towns had 16 points and 11 rebounds. The Spurs had seven double-digit scores led by 21 points from Dylan Harper and 18 from Victor Wembanyama.

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The New York Knicks thumped the Toronto Raptors on Dec. 9 in a 117-101 NBA Cup quarterfinal victory fueled by a massive night from Jalen Brunson.