The knockout rounds of the 2025 NBA Cup started on Tuesday, Dec. 9 when the Miami Heat faced the Orlando Magic in an East quarterfinal game.

Suns, Jazz, Knicks and Nets extend win streaks, while Giannis Antetokounmpo shines in return for Bucks to highlight Saturday's 9-game schedule.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 28 points and the OKC Thunder rolled to a 138-89 win against the Phoenix Suns in the NBA Cup quarterfinals on Wednesday.

The San Antonio Spurs held off the Los Angeles Lakers Wednesday, Dec. 10 in a 132-119 victory in the final game of the NBA Cup quarterfinals. San Antonio had seven different players reach double figures in scoring, but guard Stephon Castle posted a 30-point double-double with 10 rebounds and 6 assists.

The Cleveland Cavaliers snapped their three-game losing streak while facing the Charlotte Hornets at Rocket Arena.

Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs snapped the Oklahoma City Thunder's record 16-game win streak with a 111-109 win in the NBA Cup semifinals.

The New York Knicks thumped the Toronto Raptors on Dec. 9 in a 117-101 NBA Cup quarterfinal victory fueled by a massive night from Jalen Brunson.

The Oklahoma City Thunder will host the Phoenix Suns on Friday. This is the first matchup of the season between the two squads. It also counts toward the 2025 NBA Cup West Group A standings.

Tyrese Maxey has made the NBA All-Star Game once before, but notching a starting spot would be a major accomplishment.

Follow along with live updates around NBA action on Monday Dec. 29 with key games, moments and highlights from 11-game schedule.