The Sacramento Kings made a big decision involving veteran point guard Russell Westbrook for Friday’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. After 12 games played in the new NBA season, head coach Doug Christie decided to insert Westbrook into the starting lineup, replacing veteran guard Dennis Schroder.

Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks fell 133-127 to the Los Angeles Clippers in NBA Cup Group Play on Friday at home, as James Harden made history with the Clippers' first 40-point triple-double.