The third annual NBA Cup has reached its most intense phase. After an action-packed group stage, only eight teams remain in the race for this season’s in-season tournament title. Fans can expect high-stakes matchups, star-powered performances, and elimination drama as the league moves into the knockout stage.
Whether you’re following your favorite team or keeping up with the full tournament path to Las Vegas, here’s your complete guide to the NBA Cup quarterfinals, semifinals, finals, and how to watch every game live.
⸻
How to Watch the NBA Cup Knockout Stage
All knockout-round games — including quarterfinals, semifinals, and the championship — will stream exclusively on Amazon Prime Video.
Subscribers can watch every game live or on-demand using the Prime Video app or web platform.
⸻
2025 NBA Cup Knockout Stage Schedule
Quarterfinals
Tuesday, Dec. 9
- Miami Heat at Orlando Magic — 6 p.m. ET. A heated Florida showdown opens the knockout stage as Miami’s veteran core clashes with Orlando’s emerging young stars.
- New York Knicks at Toronto Raptors — 8:30 p.m. ET. Two Eastern Conference rivals meet in a high-energy matchup featuring contrasting styles and playoff-like intensity.
Wednesday, Dec. 10
- • Phoenix Suns at Oklahoma City Thunder — 7:30 p.m. ET. A star-studded Western Conference battle as Phoenix’s firepower takes on OKC’s speed and depth.
- San Antonio Spurs at Los Angeles Lakers — 10 p.m. ET. A marquee West Coast matchup featuring one of the league’s brightest young centers versus the Lakers’ championship-tested roster.
⸻
Semifinals — Saturday, Dec. 13
The winners of the quarterfinal matchups advance to neutral-site semifinals:
- Game 1: 5:30 p.m. ET
- Game 2: 9 p.m. ET
Both games stream live on Amazon Prime.
⸻
NBA Cup Final — Tuesday, Dec. 16
- 8:30 p.m. ET at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada
The two finalists will meet under the bright lights of Las Vegas, where one team will be crowned the 2025 NBA Cup champion.
⸻
What’s at Stake in the NBA Cup?
The NBA Cup has quickly become one of the league’s most competitive mid-season events. Teams fight not only for the trophy, but also:
- Significant player and team prize payouts
- Momentum heading into the regular-season stretch
- National spotlight and streaming exposure
- A chance to cement themselves in the early-season narrative
With single-elimination intensity and big-market matchups, this year’s tournament promises to deliver some of the most exciting basketball of the early NBA calendar.
⸻
Final Thoughts
The NBA Cup knockout stage is here, bringing four nights of high-drama basketball streamed exclusively on Amazon Prime. From the quarterfinals through the Las Vegas championship, fans are set for a thrilling finish as the league’s best teams battle for mid-season glory.