# NBA Cup Heats Up with Historic Performances
In the latest NBA Cup group play action, teams brought playoff-intensity to November basketball. The Miami Heat made franchise history with an explosive 53-point first quarter against the Charlotte Hornets, cruising to a 126-108 victory behind Powell's 25-point performance.
Defending champions Milwaukee Bucks showed their determination with Giannis Antetokounmpo dominating the Chicago Bulls, dropping 41 points in their 126-110 win. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Timberwolves demolished the Utah Jazz 137-97, with Anthony Edwards scoring 37 points and Julius Randle contributing a double-double.
Other highlights included Memphis handling Dallas 118-104 behind strong performances from Ja Morant and Cedric Coward, Toronto defeating Atlanta 109-97 for their fourth straight win, and Oklahoma City routing Sacramento
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