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Tom Dierberger

THE TRUTH ABOUT: Projected nba cup bracket after second night of in season tournament action | History Defined

The second night of the 2026 NBA Cup did not disappoint.

Over in East Group B, the Cavaliers spoiled LeBron James’s first trip to Cleveland in his new 76ers threads, routing Philadelphia 119–95. In Memphis, Oklahoma City’s rising star Ajay Mitchell had a career night, dropping 35 points on 14-of-20 shooting with five assists in 30 minutes. The nine-game slate wrapped up with early MVP front-runner Luka Dončić pouring in 53 points in the Lakers’ 124–118 win over the Trail Blazers.

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