What to watch this week in NBA: Cup games, LeBron-Wembanyama and rolling Thunder

Cue those saturated, colorful courts. Game Date Time Channel Clippers at Thunder Mon., Nov. 11 8 p.m. NBA TV Knicks at 76ers* Tues., Nov. 12 7:30 p.m. TNT Mavericks at Warriors* Tues., Nov. 12 10 p.m. TNT Pelicans at Thunder Wed., Nov. 13 7:30 p.m. ESPN Grizzlies at Lakers Wed, Nov. 13 10 p.m. ESPN Mavericks at Jazz Thurs., Nov. 14 9 p.m. NBA TV Lakers at Spurs* Fri., Nov. 15 7:30 p.m. ESPN Grizzlies at Warriors* Fri., Nov. 15 10 p.m. ESPN Spurs at Mavericks Sat., Nov. 16 8:30 p.m. NBA TV NBA Cup games worth watching Time: Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Meanwhile, Golden State’s bench has the best net rating, and several rotation guys are capable of swinging momentum — Buddy Hield is averaging 18 points off the second unit, and Jonathan Kuminga scores 14.6 in 24 minutes per game. If there was a rivalry trophy, it would be: The Derek Fisher Tenth of a Second Spittoon Best all-time matchup: 2003 Western Conference Semifinals Tim Duncan: 28 points, 11.4 rebounds, 4.8 rebounds and 1.3 blocks Kobe Bryant: 32.3 points, 5 rebounds and 3.7 assists The Lakers’ Robert Horry, a name synonymous with clutch playoff shots, missed the go-ahead jumper at the end of Game 5. If there was a rivalry trophy, it would be: The Jerry West Bowl Head-to-head scoring leaders: Steph Curry — 46 points vs. Grizzlies in 2021 Ja Morant — 47 points vs. Warriors in 2022 NBA Cup odds The Boston Celtics are the favorites to win the NBA Cup, just as they are the current favorite to win the NBA title this season.