With the 2025 Emirates NBA Cup just a week away, one NBA team will have until December 16th to win the coveted NBA Cup trophy—and you could find yourself $500,000 richer. The East Quarterfinals of this popular in-season tournament tip off on Tuesday, December 9th, with the New York Knicks facing the Toronto Raptors at 8:30 p.m. ET, exclusively streamed on Prime Video, which holds the rights to all NBA Cup Playoff games through the December 16 Championship Final.
Earlier that same day, the Miami Heat go head-to-head with the Orlando Magic at 6:00 p.m. ET. The West Quarterfinals follow on Wednesday, December 10th, featuring the San Antonio Spurs vs. Los Angeles Lakers at 10:00 p.m. ET and the Phoenix Suns vs. Oklahoma City Thunder at 7:30 p.m. ET. The semifinals and the finals will be hosted at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on December 13th and 16th, respectively.
To watch the Knicks vs. Raptors game and all other NBA Cup games, tune into Prime Video, which is the exclusive streaming platform for this year’s tournament. Amazon Prime Video not only delivers full coverage of the playoffs but also offers a 30-day free trial for new viewers and streams popular originals, such as “Reacher” and “Wheel of Time.”
Here’s the playoff schedule for the 2025 NBA Cup:
– Tuesday, December 9th:
– 6:00 p.m. ET: Miami Heat vs. Orlando Magic (East Quarterfinals)
– 8:30 p.m. ET: New York Knicks vs. Toronto Raptors (East Quarterfinals)
– Wednesday, December 10th:
– 7:30 p.m. ET: Phoenix Suns vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (West Quarterfinals)
– 10:00 p.m. ET: San Antonio Spurs vs. Los Angeles Lakers (West Quarterfinals)
– Saturday, December 13th:
– 5:30 p.m. ET: East Semifinals (Teams TBD)
– 9:00 p.m. ET: West Semifinals (Teams TBD)
– Tuesday, December 16th:
– 8:30 p.m. ET: Championship Final (Teams TBD)
Fan Take: The 2025 NBA Cup keeps the excitement alive during the regular season by giving teams a unique and competitive platform beyond the usual league play. For basketball fans, this tournament offers intense matchups and fresh storylines that could reshape player legacies and team dynamics, enhancing the overall appeal of the sport.
