Basketball

Another Canadian has joined the Oklahoma City Thunder organization. Ottawa's Sean Stoqua became an athletic performance coach for the Thunder and the Oklahoma City Blue, the NBA team's G-League affiliate, in September.

Houston and Golden State know they're in the quarterfinals of the NBA Cup tournament. Another six spots remain — and some might be wrapped up on Friday when tourney play continues.

Brooklyn Nets (8-10, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (10-7, fifth in the Western Conference) Phoenix; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Suns -7; over/under is 220.

Los Angeles Clippers (11-8, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (2-14, 15th in the Eastern Conference) Washington; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Clippers -10.5; over/under is 222.

Miami Heat (7-8, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (6-11, 12th in the Eastern Conference) Charlotte, North Carolina; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Heat -3.5; over/under is 217.

Houston Rockets (13-6, third in the Western Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (3-13, 14th in the Eastern Conference) Philadelphia; Wednesday, 7 p.m.

Los Angeles Lakers (10-7, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. San Antonio Spurs (10-8, 10th in the Western Conference) San Antonio; Wednesday, 8:30 p.m.

Chicago Bulls (8-11, ninth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (12-7, third in the Eastern Conference) Orlando, Florida; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Magic -10.5; over/under is 223.

Sacramento Kings (8-10, 12th in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (8-9, 11th in the Western Conference) Minneapolis; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Timberwolves -4.

Denver Nuggets (9-7, eighth in the Western Conference) vs. Utah Jazz (4-13, 14th in the Western Conference) Salt Lake City; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Nuggets -8.