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NBA Cup Knockout Stage: Quarterfinals Set for December

11/29/2025

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NBA Cup Knockout Stage

The 2025 NBA Cup knockout stage includes eight teams after group play concluded.
The Eastern Conference teams are the Orlando Magic, Toronto Raptors, New York Knicks, and Miami Heat, while the Western Conference teams are the Oklahoma City Thunder, Los Angeles Lakers, San Antonio Spurs, and Phoenix Suns.
Quarterfinals will occur on December 9 and 10, with Miami facing Orlando and New York playing Toronto.
Semifinals and finals are scheduled for December 13 and 16 in Las Vegas, with champions earning $530,933 each.

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Lakers Secure No. 2

The Los Angeles Lakers clinched the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference after beating the Dallas Mavericks.
They will host the San Antonio Spurs in the quarterfinals on December 10.
The Oklahoma City Thunder, with a perfect record, will face the Phoenix Suns.
Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio Spurs) is dealing with injuries, which could impact their performance.
The knockout rounds begin December 9 and 10.

History

Historical Context

The NBA Cup, announced on July 8, 2023, debuted during the 2023–24 season as an in-season tournament to boost competitiveness and fan engagement. With a revenue of $8 billion in 2022, the league aimed to innovate its structure. The inaugural tournament featured teams like the Los Angeles Lakers, who won the first title, highlighting a significant shift in professional basketball's playoff format.

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NBA Cup Knockout Stage

The 2025 NBA Cup knockout stage includes eight teams after group play concluded.
The Eastern Conference teams are the Orlando Magic, Toronto Raptors, New York Knicks, and Miami Heat, while the Western Conference teams are the Oklahoma City Thunder, Los Angeles Lakers, San Antonio Spurs, and Phoenix Suns.
Quarterfinals will occur on December 9 and 10, with Miami facing Orlando and New York playing Toronto.
Semifinals and finals are scheduled for December 13 and 16 in Las Vegas, with champions earning $530,933 each.

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