{"id":335829,"date":"2025-12-10T02:07:13","date_gmt":"2025-12-10T02:07:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/335829\/"},"modified":"2025-12-10T02:07:13","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T02:07:13","slug":"nba-cup-quarterfinals-live-updates-results-takeaways","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/335829\/","title":{"rendered":"NBA Cup quarterfinals live updates, results, takeaways"},"content":{"rendered":"

It’s time for the NBA Cup quarterfinals as four Eastern Conference teams battle on Tuesday for a spot in the semifinals.<\/p>\n

Editor’s Picks<\/p>\n

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The Orlando Magic<\/a> first hosted their in-state rival Miami Heat<\/a> before the New York Knicks<\/a> took on the Toronto Raptors<\/a> on the road.<\/p>\n

Orlando defeated Miami 117-108<\/a> behind 37 points from guard Desmond Bane<\/a>, his third game with 35-plus points this season, already tied for the most in a season of his career, according to ESPN Research. His fellow backcourt mate Jalen Suggs<\/a> added 20 points, while forward Paolo Banchero<\/a> added 18 points. Miami jumped out to a 15-0 lead and held a first quarter lead of 30-17. However, the Heat were outscored in each quarter the rest of the way. This marks the first NBA Cup semifinal appearance for the Magic.<\/p>\n

In the latter matchup, the Knicks blew the Raptors out 116-94<\/a> in their lone meeting last month. New York has won seven of its past eight and is led by 28 points per game from guard Jalen Brunson<\/a>, while Karl-Anthony Towns<\/a> is averaging 22.5 points and 11.9 rebounds himself. Under new head coach Mike Brown, the Knicks have the third-best offensive rating (121.7) and fourth-best net rating (+8.2).<\/p>\n

After winning nine straight games, Toronto has dropped five of its past six. Forward Brandon Ingram<\/a> (21.2 points per game) and Scottie Barnes<\/a> (20.0 points per game) have led the Raptors, while former Knick RJ Barrett<\/a> — who will not play because of a knee injury<\/a> — has contributed 19.4 points. The other former Knick Immanuel Quickley<\/a> is averaging 16.5 points per game, but is out due to an illness.<\/p>\n

Who will advance to Las Vegas to play for a spot in the NBA Cup finals? Follow along below for live updates and highlights.<\/p>\n

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