The 2025 NBA Cup offers major financial incentives, with players earning over $530,000 each for winning the tournament.

On the Eastern Conference side of the bracket on Tuesday, the Orlando Magic came back from a 15-0 deficit to defeat their in-state rivals, the Miami Heat, while the surging New York Knicks used a dominant second quarter to race past the Toronto Raptors and win for the eighth time in their last nine games.

The NBA schedule on December 11 brought action from start to finish as four games delivered clear winners and tough losses. Each matchup had its own story as teams tried to build momentum in a long season.

The NBA Cup has a tiered prize money system that starts with each of the eight teams that reach the quarterfinal round. Every player on a quarterfinalist receives $50,000. The exact numbers beyond that are related to a formula called Basketball-Related Income.

The Phoenix Suns face the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Cup quarterfinals on Dec. 10.

Victor Wembanyama headlines the Spurs' Saturday night injury report for their NBA Cup semifinal matchup against the Thunder

See how far ahead of the pack the red-hot Thunder sit on the NBA title oddsboard, along with the rest of the field.

The Los Angeles Clippers haven’t had much to celebrate this season, but star point guard James Harden at least has one accomplishment this season. With 34 points in a loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, Harden passed former teammate Carmelo Anthony for 10th place on the NBA’s all-time scoring list.

If you're seeking additional betting information for Saturday's NBA action, we have you covered with betting odds for all the big matchups. The Knicks take on the Magic at 5:30 PM ET on Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas,