The knockout stages for the NBA Cup are officially outlined. On Friday night, several teams emerged victorious, securing their passage to the quarterfinals. In the Eastern Conference, the Orlando Magic led by Desmond Bane, scoring 37 points, triumphed over the Detroit Pistons (112-109) to clinch Group B. Meanwhile, the New York Knicks, powered by Jalen Brunson’s 37 points, overcame the Milwaukee Bucks (118-109) to proceed from Group C. The Miami Heat, with a 3-1 record, claimed the wild-card spot.

In the Western Conference, the Oklahoma City Thunder dominated their group, finishing strong against the Phoenix Suns (123-119) to advance from Group A. The San Antonio Spurs also secured their place by defeating the Denver Nuggets (139-136) in Group C. The Suns earned the wild-card position based on their superior point differential.

As the NBA Cup tournament progresses, teams are gearing up for the quarterfinals scheduled for December 9 and 10. The Thunder are currently favored to win the Cup, with current betting lines reflecting their strong performance this season.