Luka vs AD Duel, LeBron in Cruise Control & NBA Cup Knockout Round Heating Up

In today’s episode of The Post Up, I’m breaking down that Luka vs. AD duel in the Lakers’ win over the Mavericks — a matchup that showed exactly where both squads are mentally right now. AD was dominant, Luka was grinding, and the Lakers controlled both ends of the floor when it mattered.I’m also tapping into LeBron being in full cruise-control mode.

Bron is pacing himself, picking his spots, and honestly? That’s exactly what this Lakers team needs heading into December.Then I’m breaking down the NBA Cup Knockout Round as the tournament ramps up into real win-or-go-home basketball. After group play, the eight qualifiers — the six group winners plus two wild cards — move into the quarterfinals on Dec 9–10. From there, the winners advance to Las Vegas for the semifinals on Dec 13 and the Championship on Dec 16.

And remember: every Cup game except the Final counts toward the regular season, so these matchups impact standings, momentum, and early-season power rankings.

Tap in — I’m running my mouth like always.

0:00 — Intro: Running my mouth about Lakers vs Mavs

0:34 — Luka vs AD drama & the first real rematch

2:45 — Austin Reaves, Rui & Lakers role players stepping up

8:02 — NBA Cup Knockout Round explained + Lakers hosting update

9:49 — Knockout Round predictions: Heat, Knicks, OKC & Lakers

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