Follow along with the NBA.com live blog, bringing you the best of a 12-game Wednesday highlighted by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's Thunder hosting Luka Dončić's Lakers.

In the Thunder vs. Lakers game, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander comfortably led the defending champions past Luka Doncic's side.

BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Lakers travel to face the Los Angeles Lakers in an NBA Cup in-season tournament group play matchup. New Orleans finished 21-61 overall, 13-38 in Western Conference play and 14-27 at home during the 2024-25 season. The Pelicans shot 45.2% from the field and 34.7% from 3-point range last season.

The Lakers have a chip on their shoulder going into Wednesday night’s game. The last time they played OKC was in April. Their newest player, Luka Doncic, got ejected, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scorched them with 42 points.

The Los Angeles Lakers have updated Austin Reaves' status for Monday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. The Lakers labeled Reaves questionable for their roa

It's the Celtics vs. 76ers in the first match-up of tonight's Coast 2 Coast Tuesday NBA doubleheader on Peacock. Live coverage begins at 7 p.m. ET.