What happened: Ayo Dosunmu scored 26 points and made four 3-pointers to push Minnesota to a 2-0 start in Emirates NBA Cup group play. Jaden McDaniels delivered 23 points, six rebounds, five assists, and two blocks. LaMelo Ball added 22 points and eight assists to complete the balanced effort.

Why it matters: The victory keeps Minnesota undefeated in group play following an earlier 127-101 win in group play. Point differential and head-to-head records remain crucial as teams battle for knockout-stage qualification.

What to watch: Minnesota continues its NBA Cup slate looking to clinch advancement to the tournament knockout stage.