The NBA Cup quarterfinals have begun, and the field is narrowing down to just four teams as the Knicks and Magic emerge victorious in their respective matchups on Tuesday night.

In a dramatic comeback, the Magic overcame a challenging start to defeat the Heat, while Jalen Brunson propelled the Knicks to victory against the Raptors with a remarkable 35-point performance.

Upcoming Semifinals

The Knicks are set to clash with the Magic in the semifinals on Saturday, following a thrilling knockout stage that has seen the competition heat up. The remaining West matches will take place tonight, featuring the Thunder hosting the Suns and the Lakers going up against the Spurs.

Currently leading in odds to win the NBA Cup are the Thunder, standing tall at 19-1 ahead of their game against the Suns. The previous year’s champion, the Bucks, and the Lakers, who won the inaugural edition in 2023, are keeping a close watch.

NBA Cup Knockout Stage Schedule

Tuesday, Dec. 9

• Magic 117, Heat 108
• Knicks 117, Raptors 101

Wednesday, Dec. 10

• Suns at Thunder (-14.5) | 7:30 p.m. ET | Amazon Prime Video
• Spurs at Lakers (-4.5) | 10 p.m. ET | Amazon Prime Video

Saturday, Dec. 13

• Magic vs. Knicks | 5:30 p.m. ET | Amazon Prime Video
• Suns/Thunder vs. Spurs/Lakers | 9 p.m. ET | Amazon Prime Video

Tuesday, Dec. 16

• TBD vs. TBD | 8:30 p.m. ET | Amazon Prime Video

All quarterfinal matches are taking place at the higher-seeded teams’ home venues, while the upcoming semifinals and finals will be hosted in Las Vegas.