The Rockets went to overtime with the Timberwolves, but ended up winning 117-111 as Fred VanVleet led the way with 27 points and 11 assists. They also got 22 points, 11 assists, 10 rebounds, three steals, and three blocks from Alperen Şengün to overcome 29 points from Anthony Edwards. That clinches the group for Houston.

Group play of the NBA Cup is nearing its end and on Tuesday, Nov. 26, the Los Angeles Lakers visit the Phoenix Suns at the Footprint Center in Phoenix. The Lakers are 2-0 and still yet to lose a single game in the two years of the NBA Cup.

Alperen Sengun tallied a triple-double and the Houston Rockets outlasted the Minnesota Timberwolves for a 117-111 overtime win in an NBA in-season tournament matchup Tuesday night in Minneapolis.

The Houston Rockets blew a double-digit lead but managed to force overtime before surging past the Minnesota Timberwolves.

The Bucks (3-0 in Cup play) also moved a half-game ahead of Detroit (2-0) in the East Group B standings. Jimmy Butler scored 23 points for Miami, which got 18 from Tyler Herro, 17 from Terry Rozier and 16 from Bam Adebayo.

Lillard’s 37 points were the second most by a Bucks player against Miami in regular-season play. Mo Williams scored 38 on Feb. 3, 2007.

SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA picks and predictions for the Brooklyn Nets vs. Phoenix Suns on Wednesday

The Los Angeles Lakers hit the road to take on the San Antonio Spurs Wednesday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Lakers-Spurs prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game.

Betting on games always presents unknowns, but certain situations offer even more. Case in point is Tuesday’s NBA Cup with the Los Angeles Lakers visiting the Phoenix Suns. All-Stars Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal are returning from injury and that clearly changes the handicap.