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Follow along with live updates around NBA action on Sunday Dec. 21 with key games, moments and highlights from 6-game schedule.

Josh Giddey and the Chicago Bulls face LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets in this NBA matchup at the Spectrum Center.

The NBA Cup quarterfinals are underway between the Miami Heat and Orlando Magic, then New York Knicks and Toronto Raptors. Follow along for live updates.

The Hornets knocked down a franchise record 24 three-pointers in a 133-126 win over the Hawks. Jalen Johnson had 43 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists in that defeat. The Pelicans, Trail Blazers and Mavericks all snagged overtime victories.

Stephon Castle led the Spurs to a 132-119 win with 30 points and 10 rebounds as seven San Antonio players scored in double figures. Luka Dončić paced the Lakers with 35 points, and LeBron James had 19 points and 15 rebounds.

The New York Knicks face the Orlando Magic and the San Antonio Spurs battle the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Cup Semifinals on Saturday, Dec. 13.

The Oklahoma City Thunder will host the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday. It will be the second matchup of the season. Last time they faced off, OKC had a comeback win on Nov. 9. The Thunder (25-3) look to bounce back from a 102-107 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday.

New York rallied from an 11-point second-half deficit to beat San Antonio 124-113 in the NBA Cup championship game. The Knicks outscored the Spurs 35-19 in the fourth quarter and held a 67-56 rebounding edge.