The 2025 Emirates NBA Cup is nearing its conclusion with the final four teams competing. The New York Knicks will take on the Orlando Magic in the Eastern Conference semifinals this Saturday at 5:30 p.m. ET. Later that evening at 9 p.m. ET, the Oklahoma City Thunder will go head-to-head with the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference semifinals. Winners from each semifinal will advance to the championship final, where the victorious team’s players will each earn an extra $500,000.
All semifinal games today and the championship final on Tuesday, December 16, will be held at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Every NBA Cup game, including the playoffs and final, will be exclusively available for streaming on Prime Video.
Here’s what you need to know to watch:
- Knicks vs. Magic Semifinal
Date: December 13, 2025
Time: 5:30 p.m. ET / 2:30 p.m. PT
Streaming: Prime Video
The Knicks vs. Magic game will only be streamed on Prime Video starting at 5:30 p.m. ET. This platform will also stream the championship finals.
The complete 2025 NBA Cup schedule for remaining games is:
Saturday, December 13
- 5:30 p.m.: Eastern Semifinals, New York Knicks vs. Orlando Magic
- 9:00 p.m.: Western Semifinals, Oklahoma City Thunder vs. San Antonio Spurs
Tuesday, December 16
- 8:30 p.m.: Championship Final, teams to be determined
While group stage matches were televised on broadcast channels, the playoff games will be exclusively available via Prime Video.
Prime Video not only streams all NBA Cup playoff games but also offers other original content like Reacher, Wheel of Time, and Pop Culture Crisis. New users can enjoy a 30-day free trial to experience the platform before subscribing.
Fan Take: The 2025 Emirates NBA Cup playoffs are bringing intense competition to a prime national stage, streamed exclusively to make the games more accessible to a wider audience. This setup not only elevates player incentives but also could redefine how basketball fans engage with high-stakes tournaments, potentially boosting the sport’s popularity further.
