The NBA Cup quarterfinals are underway, featuring eight teams vying for Las Vegas semifinals and over $500,000 in player bonuses. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder aim for a historic 24-1 start but must face the Phoenix Suns, who excel when holding opponents to 113 points or fewer, as reported by AP News.
Games will air on Amazon Prime from the quarterfinals through the title game, with ESPN Radio covering the Las Vegas matchups. Injuries and comebacks add intrigue, as Orlando’s Paolo Banchero returns while Franz Wagner remains sidelined, and Miami awaits Tyler Herro’s uncertain return.
The New York Knicks will play the Toronto Raptors, with Karl-Anthony Towns’ calf injury affecting the team. The San Antonio Spurs will face the Los Angeles Lakers without Victor Wembanyama, while the Lakers aim for a second NBA championship. Both teams are preparing for the playoffst, as detailed by ESPN.
