NBA Cup bracket, schedule: What to know about knockout rounds

NBA Cup bracket, schedule: What to know about knockout roundsStory byNBA Cup bracket, schedule: What to know about knockout roundsScooby Axson, USA TODAYSat, November 29, 2025 at 3:41 PM UTC·2 min read

The NBA Cup group stages are complete, and for the eight remaining teams, a nice payday awaits those who make it to the finals in Las Vegas.

Four teams – the Orlando Magic, Oklahoma City Thunder, Toronto Raptors and Los Angeles Lakers – made it through the group stage without a loss, while the New Orleans Pelicans and the Sacramento Kings failed to record a single victory in their four games.

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The West quarterfinalists feature the Lakers, who will take on the San Antonio Spurs, and the NBA Champion Thunder, who will battle the Phoenix Suns.

The New York Knicks and Raptors are set for one quarterfinal in the East, and the battle for Florida and a semifinal spot is between the Miami Heat and Orlando.

• Players on the team that wins the NBA Cup: $530,933 each

• Players on the team that loses the NBA Cup final: $212,373 each

• Players on the two teams that lose in the NBA Cup semifinals: $106,187 each

• Players on the four teams that lose in the NBA Cup quarterfinals: $53,093 each

Oct. 26: The Dallas Mavericks' Cooper Flagg dunks the ball past the Toronto Raptors' Sandro Mamukelashvili at the American Airlines Center.Oct. 26: The Washington Wizards' Cam Whitmore dunks the ball against the Charlotte Hornets at Capital One Arena.

Oct. 26: The Brooklyn Nets' Michael Porter Jr. dunks in front of the San Antonio Spurs' Victor Wembanyama at Frost Bank Center.

Oct. 25: The Denver Nuggets' Christian Braun dunks the ball against the Phoenix Suns' Grayson Allen at Ball Arena.Oct. 24: The Memphis Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson Jr. dunks against the Miami Heat at FedExForum.Oct. 24: The Miami Heat's Bam Adebayo dunks over the Memphis Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson Jr. at FedExForum.Oct. 22: The New York Knicks' OG Anunoby goes up for a reverse dunk against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Madison Square Garden.Oct. 22: The Utah Jazz's Lauri Markkanen dunks against the Los Angeles Clippers at Delta Center.1 / 8

Dribble into this collection of dunk photos as NBA stars posterize opponents

Oct. 26: The Dallas Mavericks' Cooper Flagg dunks the ball past the Toronto Raptors' Sandro Mamukelashvili at the American Airlines Center.1 / 8

Dribble into this collection of dunk photos as NBA stars posterize opponents

Oct. 26: The Dallas Mavericks' Cooper Flagg dunks the ball past the Toronto Raptors' Sandro Mamukelashvili at the American Airlines Center.2 / 8

Dribble into this collection of dunk photos as NBA stars posterize opponents

Oct. 26: The Washington Wizards' Cam Whitmore dunks the ball against the Charlotte Hornets at Capital One Arena.3 / 8

Dribble into this collection of dunk photos as NBA stars posterize opponents

Oct. 26: The Brooklyn Nets' Michael Porter Jr. dunks in front of the San Antonio Spurs' Victor Wembanyama at Frost Bank Center.

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Dribble into this collection of dunk photos as NBA stars posterize opponents

Oct. 25: The Denver Nuggets' Christian Braun dunks the ball against the Phoenix Suns' Grayson Allen at Ball Arena.5 / 8

Dribble into this collection of dunk photos as NBA stars posterize opponents

Oct. 24: The Memphis Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson Jr. dunks against the Miami Heat at FedExForum.6 / 8

Dribble into this collection of dunk photos as NBA stars posterize opponents

Oct. 24: The Miami Heat's Bam Adebayo dunks over the Memphis Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson Jr. at FedExForum.7 / 8

Dribble into this collection of dunk photos as NBA stars posterize opponents

Oct. 22: The New York Knicks' OG Anunoby goes up for a reverse dunk against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Madison Square Garden.8 / 8

Dribble into this collection of dunk photos as NBA stars posterize opponents

Oct. 22: The Utah Jazz's Lauri Markkanen dunks against the Los Angeles Clippers at Delta Center.

NBA Cup knockout round schedule

*All times listed are Eastern

All games broadcast on Prime Video

Quarterfinals, Dec. 9

Miami Heat at Orlando Magic, 6 p.m.

New York Knicks at Toronto Raptors, 8:30 p.m.

Quarterfinals, Dec. 10

Phoenix Suns at Oklahoma City Thunder, 7:30 p.m.

San Antonio Spurs at Los Angeles Lakers, 10 p.m.

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Semifinals

• Saturday, Dec. 13 in Las Vegas

Final

• Tuesday, Dec. 16 in Las Vegas

Final NBA Cup Group Standings

East Group A

1. Toronto Raptors (4-0)

2. Atlanta Hawks (2-2)

3. Cleveland Cavaliers (2-2)

4. Indiana Pacers (1-3)

5. Washington Wizards (1-3)

East Group B

1. Orlando Magic (4-0)

2. Boston Celtics (2-2)

3. Detroit Pistons (2-2)

4. Philadelphia 76ers (1-3)

5. Brooklyn Nets (1-3)

East Group C

1. New York Knicks (3-1)

2. Miami Heat (3-1)

3. Milwaukee Bucks (2-2)

4. Charlotte Hornets (1-3)

5. Chicago Bulls (1-3)

West Group A

1. Oklahoma City Thunder (4-0)

2. Phoenix Suns (3-1)

3. Minnesota Timberwolves (2-2)

4. Utah Jazz (1-3)

5. Sacramento Kings (0-4)

West Group B

1. Los Angeles Lakers (4-0)

2. Memphis Grizzlies (3-1)

3. Los Angeles Clippers (2-2)

4. Dallas Mavericks (1-3)

5. New Orleans Pelicans (0-4)

West Group C

1. San Antonio Spurs (3-1)

2. Denver Nuggets (2-2)

3. Houston Rockets (2-2)

4. Portland Trail Blazers (2-2)

5. Golden State Warriors (1-3)

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: NBA Cup updated bracket, schedule for knockout rounds

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