The Emirates NBA Cup, an in-season basketball tournament, has become a regular feature of the NBA over the last two seasons. However, the previous winners—the Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks—both suffered shutout losses, ensuring there will be a new champion crowned in next week’s final. This Saturday’s semifinals will kick off with an Eastern Conference matchup between the New York Knicks and Orlando Magic at 5:30 p.m. ET, followed by a Western Conference showdown between the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs at 9 p.m. ET.
The Spurs secured their semifinal spot with a 132-119 win over the inaugural NBA Cup champions, the Lakers, while the Thunder advanced after riding a 16-game winning streak and dominating the Phoenix Suns 138-89 in Wednesday’s quarterfinals.
Both today’s semifinals and the championship game on Tuesday, December 16th, will be held at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. All NBA Cup matches, including the playoffs and final, will be exclusively available to stream on Prime Video. Here’s what you need to know to watch.
How to watch Thunder vs. Spurs NBA Cup Semifinal:
- Date: December 13, 2025
- Time: 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT
- Streaming: Prime Video
Channels needed to watch Oklahoma City Thunder vs. San Antonio Spurs:
Tonight’s semifinal will stream only on Prime Video starting at 9 p.m. ET.
Streaming method for Thunder vs. Spurs and all NBA Cup games:
You can catch all playoff games and the Championship Final live on Prime Video.
2025 NBA Cup Schedule:
- Saturday, December 13th
- 5:30 p.m.: Eastern Semifinals – New York Knicks vs. Orlando Magic
- 9:00 p.m.: Western Semifinals – OKC Thunder vs. San Antonio Spurs
- Tuesday, December 16th
- 8:30 p.m.: Championship Final – Teams TBD
Channels for watching NBA Cup games live:
While many group stage matches aired on traditional broadcast TV, all playoff games are exclusively streamed on Prime Video.
How to stream 2025 NBA Cup games:
Prime Video streams every playoff and final game. Besides NBA Cup, Prime Video offers popular original shows like Reacher, Wheel of Time, and Pop Culture Crisis. New members can also try the service with a 30-day free trial.
Fan Take:
This year’s NBA Cup signals exciting changes in the league’s midseason competition, promising fresh rivalries and unexpected champions that keep fans hooked. For basketball enthusiasts, it highlights the growing importance of in-season tournaments as a crucial platform for emerging talent and team dynamics.
