The Hall of Famer has an emotional stake in the San Antonio Spurs, the team he helped win four championships, and this was before the Spurs played the behemoth from Oklahoma City in the semifinals. Let’s just say that, after the fact, that stake has now intensified.

"The games mean a little bit more," Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander said of the NBA Cup. "You can literally earn money by winning these types of games, so there's a little bit of incentive behind it. A little bit more just waking up and playing, for sure."

On Saturday, the Orlando Magic (15-10) face the New York Knicks (17-7) in the NBA Cup semifinals, and if you’re wondering how to catch the action live, you’ve come to the right place. The Magic knocked off the Miami Heat 117-108 on Tuesday,

Oklahoma City Thunder release their final injury update ahead of a crucial NBA Cup semifinal clash with the Spurs.