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Desmond Bane and the Orlando Magic defeated the Miami Heat in the first half of our Emirates NBA Cup quarterfinals on Prime.<\/p>\n

Enjoy the best of Tuesday\u2019s Emirates NBA Cup East quarterfinal action<\/a> with the NBA.com live blog, featuring all of the meaningful moments, performances, observations, news, notes and highlights.<\/p>\n

What we know after Tuesday night\u2019s games:<\/p>\n

The Magic defeated the Heat 117-108<\/a> in the first half of our Emirates NBA Cup quarterfinals doubleheader behind 37 points from Desmond Bane.
\nThe Knicks beat the Raptors 117-101<\/a> in the second half, led by Jalen Brunson\u2019s 35 points.
\nWe\u2019ll have Suns-Thunder (7:30 ET<\/a>) and Spurs-Lakers (10 ET<\/a>) on Prime tomorrow, as the quarterfinals of the Emirates NBA Cup 2025 roll on.<\/p>\n

11:20 PM \/ DECEMBER 9, 2025<\/p>\n

Knicks headed to Las Vegas<\/p>\n

we’re not done dealing. on to the semis. pic.twitter.com\/fGi3W4Iyb1<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) December 10, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

It\u2019ll be Knicks-Magic in one half of the Emirates NBA Cup semifinals in Las Vegas, as New York defeated Toronto 117-101.<\/p>\n

Jalen Brunson (35 pts) and Josh Hart (21 pts) led six Knicks in double figures.<\/p>\n

JALEN BRUNSON WAS COOKIN’ IN TORONTO!<\/p>\n

35 PTS
6-9 3PM
13-19 FGM<\/p>\n

The Knicks will play the Magic in the @emirates<\/a> NBA Cup Semifinals on Saturday \ud83d\udc40 pic.twitter.com\/wjmEXwzZiw<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 10, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cWe got off to a hot start and the ball was going in for me,\u201d said Brunson.<\/p>\n

Hart, an NCAA Champion at Villanova, offered advice on how to approach knockout basketball in the postgame interview.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s about not looking too far ahead,\u201d said Hart. \u201cYou can\u2019t look past anybody\u2026 We\u2019ve got to make sure we take care of what\u2019s ahead of us.\u201d<\/p>\n

10:58 PM \/ DECEMBER 9, 2025<\/p>\n

The Knicks are leading<\/p>\n

104-89 with 6:05 to go in the fourth. Jalen Brunson\u2019s up to 35 points, while Josh Hart has 21 on 8-of-9 shooting.<\/p>\n

But this Toronto fan may be the star of the night.<\/p>\n

This young Toronto fan showed off his moves during a timeout \ud83e\udd79<\/p>\n

Tap to watch on Prime: https:\/\/t.co\/7wA0jerwRL<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/Apk8dJSjWg<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 10, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

10:32 PM \/ DECEMBER 9, 2025<\/p>\n

Knicks staying steady<\/p>\n

87-71 New York with 2:20 to go in the third quarter. Both teams are playing even \u2014 Josh Hart\u2019s been a heavy weight on the Knicks\u2019 side of things.<\/p>\n

18 PTS. 3-3 3PM. 7-7 FGM.<\/p>\n

Josh Hart making his presence FELT.<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfc0 Knicks\/Raptors on Prime
\ud83c\udfc6 Winner faces ORL in Semifinals in Vegas <\/p>\n

Tap to watch: https:\/\/t.co\/7wA0jerwRL<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/UrscsyZZI3<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 10, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

9:52 PM \/ DECEMBER 9, 2025<\/p>\n

Knicks open up a lead at the half<\/p>\n

69-52 New York on the road. Jalen Brunson has 26 points on 10-of-12 shooting for the Knicks, while Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby have 10 each.<\/p>\n

OH MY KARL-ANTHONY TOWNS \ud83e\udd2f\ud83d\udca5<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfc0 Knicks\/Raptors on Prime
\ud83c\udfc6 Winner faces ORL in Semifinals in Vegas<\/p>\n

NYK in front late in the 2Q\u2026 watch here: https:\/\/t.co\/7wA0jerwRL<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/DS1o2IDIvZ<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 10, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

Brandon Ingram is leading the way for the Raptors with 19 points.<\/p>\n

9:17 PM \/ DECEMBER 9, 2025<\/p>\n

Stars dueling as Raptors lead after one<\/p>\n

Jalen Brunson (20 pts) and Brandon Ingram (17 pts) are going at it on Prime, as the Knicks and Raptors vie for the chance to face the Magic in the semifinals of the Emirates NBA Cup.<\/p>\n

39-35 Toronto after one.<\/p>\n

JALEN BRUNSON 3.
BRANDON INGRAM 3.<\/p>\n

High-level 1st quarter hoops in Toronto!<\/p>\n

Knicks\/Raptors on Prime
\ud83c\udfc6 Winner advances to the Emirates NBA Cup Semis in Vegas pic.twitter.com\/mTS5Lby0FW<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 10, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

8:56 PM \/ DECEMBER 9, 2025<\/p>\n

Knicks-Raptors underway on Prime<\/p>\n

cap wasted no time cooking \u2668\ufe0f pic.twitter.com\/uwiGPW1fb7<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) December 10, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

B.I HEATING UP EARLY \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n

\u2705 REBOUND
\u2705 BUCKET + FOUL pic.twitter.com\/RvXRjhvmHB<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) December 10, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

8:39 PM \/ DECEMBER 9, 2025<\/p>\n

Orlando\u2019s on to the semifinals<\/p>\n

DESMOND BANE DID HIS THING FOR ORLANDO:<\/p>\n

37 PTS (15 in 4Q)
6 REB
5 AST
6 3PM<\/p>\n

The Magic will play the winner of NYK\/TOR in the @emirates<\/a> NBA Cup Semifinals on Saturday \ud83d\udd25 pic.twitter.com\/FC569HWryF<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 10, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

The Magic advance in the Emirates NBA Cup 2025 Knockout Rounds 117-108<\/a> behind 37 points from Desmond Bane.<\/p>\n

Bane only had two points in the first quarter, but went off in the remaining three to lift Orlando.<\/p>\n

He said it was important for the young team to get reps in pressure situations like the NBA Cup, shouting out Jonathan Isaac for helping the team focus.<\/p>\n

\u201cWinning time, winning time,\u201d said Bane. \u201cThat\u2019s all I care about \u2014 winning.\u201d<\/p>\n

8:26 PM \/ DECEMBER 9, 2025<\/p>\n

Magic up nine with 4:20 to go<\/p>\n

It\u2019s 107-98 in the Kia Center. Desmond Bane\u2019s up to 35 points, including this nice combination.<\/p>\n

IT’S THE DESMOND BANE SHOW IN THE 4Q!<\/p>\n

TRIPLE
FLOATER + THE FOUL.
ANOTHER TRIPLE FOR 31.<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfc0 Heat\/Magic on Prime
\ud83c\udfc6 Winner advances to the Emirates NBA Cup Semis in Vegas<\/p>\n

Watch here: https:\/\/t.co\/kDXyLLgkHh<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/easualW6fx<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 10, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

8:06 PM \/ DECEMBER 9, 2025<\/p>\n

Orlando up six heading into the fourth<\/p>\n

89-83 Magic, with a berth in the Emirates NBA Cup semifinals on the line. Catch the finish on Prime!<\/p>\n

Three-point shooting has been the difference so far. Orlando\u2019s 12-of-26 (46.2 percent) from deep, while Miami\u2019s 7-of-25 (28.0 percent).<\/p>\n

7:47 PM \/ DECEMBER 9, 2025<\/p>\n

Magic up midway through the third<\/p>\n

77-71 Orlando with 5:26 to go in the third. The Magic have found their rhythm \u2014 but Norm Powell found a touch of magic of his own on this floater.<\/p>\n

Somehow, Norman Powell got this HIGH-ARCING floater to fall \ud83d\udc40<\/p>\n

A game-high 17 points for Powell!<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfc0 Heat\/Magic on Prime
\ud83c\udfc6 Winner advances to the Emirates NBA Cup Semis in Vegas<\/p>\n

MIA leads on Prime\u2026 watch here: https:\/\/t.co\/kDXyLLgkHh<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/gAfBZ2kGiD<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 10, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

7:22 PM \/ DECEMBER 9, 2025<\/p>\n

Heat lead 57-56 at the half<\/p>\n

Tyler Herro and Norman Powell have 12 apiece for the Heat, while Desmond Bane has 12 for Orlando. Paolo Banchero\u2019s added 10, as well as two rebounds and three assists.<\/p>\n

Paolo Banchero thru contact \ud83d\ude24 pic.twitter.com\/Sp4f4KcMjI<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) December 10, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

After the Heat opened up an early advantage in points in the paint, the Magic actually lead in the category at the half, 30-28. Orlando has nine turnovers to five for Miami.<\/p>\n

Also, in case you\u2019d like to know more about tonight\u2019s play-by-play announcer, the voice of the Charlotte Hornets, Eric Collins. Good golly Miss Molly!<\/p>\n

\u201cKemba [Walker] scores, hit a three in the first quarter and they are like down eight but he acted like it was a game-winner.\u201d \u2013 Steph Curry<\/p>\n

Eric Collins is making his @NBAonPrime<\/a> debut tonight! pic.twitter.com\/JHe7sAhrAz<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 10, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

7:01 PM \/ DECEMBER 9, 2025<\/p>\n

Magic cut lead to 39-37<\/p>\n

Desmond Bane\u2019s put up seven points in the second quarter, helping Orlando find their way back into the contest. The Kia Center is rocking on Prime!<\/p>\n

Desmond Bane: POWERING HIS WAY FOR 2! <\/p>\n

Orlando storming back in the 2nd quarter.<\/p>\n

Heat\/Magic on Prime
\ud83c\udfc6 Winner advances to the Emirates NBA Cup Semis in Vegas pic.twitter.com\/r8VrSLvrJz<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 10, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

6:45 PM \/ DECEMBER 9, 2025<\/p>\n

Heat up 30-17 after one<\/p>\n

Miami has 16 points in the paint, as they relentlessly attack the lane, and nine fast break points.<\/p>\n

Tyler Herro (9 pts) leads the Heat in scoring so far.<\/p>\n

6:35 PM \/ DECEMBER 9, 2025<\/p>\n

Heat keep running<\/p>\n

Miami\u2019s leading the league in fast break points \u2014 Davion Mitchell and Jaime Jaquez Jr. show an excellent example here.<\/p>\n

28-15 Heat with 1:42 to go in the first quarter on Prime.<\/p>\n

Davion Mitchell steal & assist.<\/p>\n

Jaime Jaquez Jr. slam.<\/p>\n

Miami leads Orlando in the 1Q \ud83d\udc4f<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfc0 Heat\/Magic on Prime
\ud83c\udfc6 Winner advances to the Emirates NBA Cup Semis in Vegas<\/p>\n

Tap to watch on Prime: https:\/\/t.co\/kDXyLLfMRJ<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/pc5I17OjXC<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 9, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

6:15 PM \/ DECEMBER 9, 2025<\/p>\n

Heat race out to a 13-0 lead<\/p>\n

It\u2019s been all Miami so far on Prime, as Andrew Wiggins (5 pts) and the Heat have enjoyed a hot start.<\/p>\n

A 13-0 MIAMI RUN TO BEGIN THE GAME! \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfc0 MIA\/ORL on Prime
\ud83c\udfc6 Winner advances to the Emirates NBA Cup Semis in Vegas<\/p>\n

Tap to watch: https:\/\/t.co\/kDXyLLgkHh<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/ZZE6AtJX4r<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 9, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

6:00 PM \/ DECEMBER 9, 2025<\/p>\n

Get hyped for the Emirates NBA Cup 2025 quarterfinals<\/p>\n

Who will stay alive in their pursuit of the Cup? Find out tonight on Prime.<\/p>\n

COMING UP ON PRIME\u2026<\/p>\n

It’s Miami vs. Orlando with a spot in the @emirates<\/a> NBA Cup Semifinals on the line!<\/p>\n

Watch here: https:\/\/t.co\/kDXyLLgkHh<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/3zvWgYB6cP<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 9, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

Heat legend Dwyane Wade has thoughts.<\/p>\n

Dwyane Wade gives his Knockout Round predictions for the Emirates NBA Cup! \ud83d\udc40<\/p>\n

Who ya got? Watch all the action beginning tonight on Prime! pic.twitter.com\/l68PmyZNzQ<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 9, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

KJ got Orlando security out here barking \ud83d\ude2d\ud83d\udde3\ufe0f pic.twitter.com\/v42MCpjvEN<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) December 9, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

5:45 PM \/ DECEMBER 9, 2025<\/p>\n

Welcome to the Knockout Rounds of the Emirates NBA Cup!
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Karl-Anthony Towns and the New York Knicks take on the Toronto Raptors at 8:30 ET in the second half of our Emirates NBA Cup quarterfinals doubleheader on Prime Video.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve got win-or-go-home basketball tonight, as the Emirates NBA Cup quarterfinals open with Heat-Magic (6 ET<\/a>) and Knicks-Raptors (8:30 ET<\/a>) on Prime Video.<\/p>\n

The Heat and Magic, Southwest Division foes, have already played a pair of thrillers so far this season, with Orlando taking both, including a 106-105 Magic win<\/a> last Friday.<\/p>\n

Since then, though, star forward Franz Wagner (22.7 ppg, 6.1 reb) went down with a high ankle sprain, forcing him to miss tonight\u2019s contest.<\/p>\n

As Paolo Banchero (20.4 ppg, 7.9 reb) also works his way back into shape after returning from a groin strain, the Magic will rely on a varied offense, led by Desmond Bane (21.8 ppg over his last five games), Jalen Suggs and Anthony Black, and a strong defense (111.8 defensive rating, 5th in the NBA).<\/p>\n

\u201cWe talked about our depth and our defense being our strong suit,\u201d said Coach Jamal Mosley. \u201cSo, our guys are going to have to step up to the plate.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Heat have been racing so far this season, playing at the league\u2019s highest pace (105.4) while posting the third-most points per game (122.8), third-most fast break points (18.4) and the most points on drives (33.7).<\/p>\n

Norman Powell (24.8 ppg, 50.5 FG%) has been a stalwart scorer for them all season, while Tyler Herro (23.8 ppg, 52.4 FG%) has returned to add slashing and shooting, complimenting the front court duo of Bam Adebayo and Kel\u2019el Ware.<\/p>\n

The Knicks have won seven of their last eight, as well as the last nine over Toronto, entering tonight\u2019s contest.<\/p>\n

Since the Raptors sent OG Anunoby to New York on Dec. 30, 2023 for RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley, the Knicks are 100-56, while Toronto is 58-100.<\/p>\n

Barrett\u2019s out tonight, but Quickley and Anunoby will be in action, as these two Eastern Division foes lock up for the chance to win the Emirates NBA Cup 2025.<\/p>\n