NBA Cup set to begin with eight group-play games

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Now known as the NBA Cup, the league will kick off its second in-season tournament Tuesday with a schedule of eight games.

Known as the NBA In-Season Tournament last year, the Los Angeles Lakers won the first season inside of the season when they defeated the Indiana Pacers 123-109 in the title game Dec. 9 at Las Vegas.

The newly branded NBA Cup again will open with a round-robi