The third edition of the NBA Cup concludes this week, with the knockout stages before the final next Tuesday, December 16th. This competition, created specifically to boost viewership in December, when NBA ratings typically drop compared to the NFL, fits every regular season game (except the finals) and, while not as prestigious as a conference title, is gaining popularity as a way to decide a “winter champion.”
In fact, last year it was won by the Milwaukee Bucks, who later went on to win the NBA championship. It will be interesting to see in the future how reliable the NBA Cup will be in predicting the future “real” NBA champion (in 2023 it was won by the Los Angeles Lakers, who then lost 4-1 in the first round of the play-offs).
How to watch NBA Cup 2025:
The good news is that the entire NBA Cup will be broadcast on Prime Video. All matches, from the quarter-finals, semi-finals and final on December 16, will be broadcast and included in your regular Amazon Prime Video subscription.
NBA Cup Quarterfinals:
East Conference
- Miami Heat (4) vs. Orlando Magic (1): 11.30pm CET, 10.30pm GMT, Tuesday 9 December
- New York Knicks (3) vs. Toronto Raptors (2): 2.30pm CET, 1.30pm GMT, Wednesday 10 December
West Conference
- Phoenix Suns (4) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (1): 1pm CET, 12am GMT, Thursday, December 11
- St. Anthony Spurs (3) vs. The Lakers Lakers (2): 4:00 CET, 3:00 GMT, Thursday 11 December
The semi-finals will all be held in Las Vegas on December 13th, while the final will be on Tuesday December 16th. Will you be watching the NBA Cup this week?
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