Raptors vs. Knicks might be NBA Cup quarterfinal to watch

The Toronto Raptors are moving on to the knockout stage of the NBA Cup for the first time in the tournament's three-year history. In order to punch a ticket to

Lakers-Spurs, Knicks-Raptors highlight rivalry-laden NBA Cup quarterfinals slate

This ought to be a classic matchup of strength against strength: the Knicks’ potent offense, led by point guard Jalen Brunson, against the Raptors’ stingy defense. New York has missed forward OG Anunoby, one of the league’s most versatile defenders, who has been sidelined since Nov. 14 because of a strained left hamstring.

The NBA Cup quarterfinal field takes shape: Heat-Magic, Knicks-Raptors fill out East bracket

The NBA Cup quarterfinals are set, with Miami facing Orlando and New York taking on Toronto. New York secured the last Eastern Conference spot by defeating the defending champion Milwaukee

NBA Cup 2025: Quarterfinal knockout-round games set, see schedule, breakdown of matchups

Dec. 9 How they got here: Orlando clinched East Group B and the No. 1 overall seed with a win over Detroit on Friday. That Pistons loss, plus a Cavaliers loss, opened the door and Miami walked through it to advance as the Wild Card with a 3-1 record.

NBA Cup results tracker: Knicks bypass Bucks as group play subsides

Twelve teams battled for six spots in the NBA Cup's knockout rounds. Check out the results of the most vital matchup.
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