NBA Cup Quarterfinals: Highlights and Key Players
In the recent NBA Cup quarterfinals, the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs emerged victorious, showcasing impressive performances, particularly from rookie Stephon Castle.
The 2025 NBA Cup quarterfinals concluded recently with the Oklahoma City Thunder dominating and San Antonio Spurs pulling off an unexpected upset.
Winners and Losers from the Quarterfinals
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Thunder’s Performance The Thunder easily handled the Phoenix Suns, improving their record to 24-1, equalizing the best 25-game start in league history.
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Spurs Upset the Lakers The Spurs showcased a remarkable performance against the Los Angeles Lakers, notably led by rookie Stephon Castle, who scored season-high 30 points in the game.
Semifinals Matchups
- Knicks vs. Magic, 5:30 p.m. ET – Amazon Prime
- Spurs vs. Thunder, 9 p.m. ET – Amazon Prime
Individual Highlights
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Stephon Castle
- Rookie of the Year last season, demonstrating immense growth and skill.
- Impressive stats: 30 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists.
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Thunder Statistics
- Record 16 games in a row and a season-high winning margin of 49 points.
Conclusion
This year’s NBA Cup has proven competitive as the semifinals approach, bringing significant attention to promising talents like Castle, and highlighting the established prowess of teams like the Thunder.
