The Thanksgiving Drop | Rockets Are NBA Cup Cinderellas & Which Players Are Cranberry Sauce?

The Rockets are the Cinderella team of the NBA Cup, defeating the Wolves in overtime, with Amen Thompson and Alperen Sengun leading the charge. Meanwhile, the Suns are looking strong with the return of Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal, while the Lakers struggle defensively.

Rockets Win NBA Cup Group A

• 00:01:51 The Rockets defeated the Wolves 117-111 in overtime to clinch West Group A of the NBA Cup. The game was close in the first half, but the Wolves turned the ball over repeatedly in the second quarter, allowing the Rockets to build a double-digit lead. Amen Thompson and Dylan Brooks led the Rockets, with Thompson scoring 27 points and Brooks adding 22. The Rockets are moving on to the quarterfinals.

Wolves Missing Mike Conley

• 00:02:20 The Wolves struggled against the Rockets without Mike Conley, who is dealing with a turf toe injury. Conley's absence led to many turnovers for the Wolves, as Anthony Edwards and Dante DiVincenzo, who aren't natural point guards, were forced to handle the ball. Rob Dillingham, a 19-year-old rookie, showed promise, but he looked like a rookie at times.

Suns Return to Form

• 00:10:52 The Suns defeated the Lakers, with Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal playing a crucial role. They combined for 72 points and 29 of 49 shooting. The Suns are 9-1 with Durant in the lineup and 10-2 with Beal. The Suns are now in a three-way tie with the Lakers and the Spurs for the top spot in West Group B.

Lakers Struggling Defensively

• 00:12:16 The Lakers continue to struggle defensively, allowing the Suns to outscore them in every category. They are 29th in fast break points allowed and 27th in points in the paint, and are desperately searching for a solution. Their absence of Jared Vanderbilt, who is often injured, is hurting them greatly.

Bucks Win in East Group B

• 00:16:12 The Bucks defeated the Heat 106-103, moving to 3-0 in East Group B. Damian Lillard was spectacular for the Bucks, scoring 37 points and adding 12 assists. The Bucks gave up a 22-point lead but managed to pull out the victory. The Bucks are back to .500 after starting the season 2-8.

Thanksgiving Themed NBA Questions

• 00:24:47 The hosts discussed their favorite NBA players and compared them to Thanksgiving dishes. Al Horford was considered 'cranberry sauce' due to his consistency and longevity. Kade Cunningham and Jaylen Green were deemed 'Brussels sprouts' due to their polarizing styles of play. Rudy Gobert was also considered a 'Brussels sprout' due to his occasional fiery moments.

Skibbidy Ohio RZ

• 00:38:02 The hosts discussed which player has the most 'skibbidy Ohio RZ,' which is an informal term for a player who is flashy and unpredictable. Both hosts agreed that LaMelo Ball is the best fit for this description, due to his high-flying plays and his tendency to take a lot of shots. Jason Tatum and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander were also mentioned.

Favorite Memes

• 00:56:27 The hosts discussed their favorite memes. SKS chose 'Condescending Wonka' and '3D Dennis Scott,' while Trey preferred memes from the Players Only show. JD's favorite meme was a video of pallbearers from Ghana. The hosts concluded by discussing the 'Suspect' meme.