Raptors to Face Knicks in NBA Cup Quarterfinals

Teh dust has settled on NBA Cup group play, and the Toronto Raptors now no their opponent for the knockout rounds. They will face the New York Knicks on December 9th at Scotiabank Arena.

Raptors’ dominant Group Play Performance

Toronto secured the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference for the 2025-26 NBA Cup after a perfect 4-0 record in group play, coupled with a +55 point differential. The Raptors were the first team to clinch their group (East group A) and advance to the quarterfinals.This marks their first appearance in the tournament’s knockout stage.

Eastern Conference quarterfinal Matchups

The Orlando Magic clinched the top seed in the Eastern Conference with a 4-0 record and a +64 point differential. they will face the Miami Heat, a familiar opponent from Florida.

Knicks Advance as Top Seed in Group C

The New York Knicks secured the top spot in East Group C with a win against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night, setting up the quarterfinal matchup against Toronto. The two teams haven’t played each other yet this season, but will meet again soon, as the Raptors visit New York on Sunday.

Key takeaways

• The Toronto Raptors will host the New York Knicks in the NBA Cup Quarterfinals on December 9th.
• Toronto finished group play with a perfect 4-0 record and a +55 point differential.
• The Orlando Magic earned the top seed in the Eastern Conference and will play the Miami Heat.
• The Knicks secured their spot against Toronto after winning East Group C.

Publication date: 2025/11/29 07:56:01

The Raptors’ strong performance in the group stage positions them well for a deep run in the inaugural NBA Cup tournament. The matchup against the Knicks promises to be a competitive contest between two Atlantic Division rivals. Expect a physical and strategic battle as both teams vie for a spot in the next round.