New York Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns, center, goes up for a shot past Philadelphia 76ers' Paul George, left, during the second half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

The Minnesota Timberwolves brings the ball up court against the Portland Trail Blazers during the first half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game in Portland, Ore., Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)

Toronto Raptors' Jakob Poeltl goes after a loose ball with Milwaukee Bucks' Brook Lopez and Ryan Rollins during the second half of an Emirates NBA Cup tournament basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

New York Knicks' OG Anunoby, left, dunks past Philadelphia 76ers' Kyle Lowry during the second half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gestures after making a 3-pointer during the first half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo reacts after a dunk during the second half of an Emirates NBA cup tournament quarterfinals basketball game against the Orlando Magic Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)