Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22) looks to pass the ball against New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) and forward OG Anunoby (8) during the second quarter at Madison Square Garden. Brad Penner-Imagn Images

NBA Announces Magic's NBA Cup Knockout Round Schedule

Originally posted on Orlando Magic on SI
By Mason Williams | Last updated Dec 4, 2024 10:41 AM ET

NEW YORK – Despite a 15-point loss Tuesday night to the New York Knicks, the Orlando Magic advanced to the NBA Cup knockout rounds.

The Knicks' stress-free win over the Magic earned them the top spot in East Group A, but Orlando's plus-45 point differential throughout group play was the best of any 3-1 team in the East. That meant the Magic earned the Wild Card spot for the conference.

As a result, they'll play the Milwaukee Bucks in the quarterfinals of the in-season tournament. Per a late-night release from the NBA, the game will tipoff at 7 p.m. ET/6 p.m. local on Tuesday, December 10.

The game will be broadcast nationally on TNT and locally on FanDuel Sports Network Florida.

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If the Magic were to advance, they would play either Atlanta or New York in the semifinal round, which takes place in Las Vegas. Should they advance to the Cup final, they would face whichever of the four West teams would advance to the final: Dallas, Oklahoma City, Golden State or Houston.

The schedule for the semifinals and finals are as follows, according to the NBA:

Semifinals

Sat., 12/14, 4:30 p.m. ET, TNT
Sat., 12/14, 8:30 p.m. ET, ABC

Final

Tues., 12/17, 8:30 p.m. ET, ABC

If Milwaukee beats Orlando in the quarterfinal matchup, the Magic would then play the loser of the Atlanta/New York game that weekend in a regular season game.

If Milwaukee beats Orlando and New York beats Atlanta, the Magic will play the Hawks on Sunday, December 15 at 5 p.m. ET in Atlanta.

If Milwaukee beats Orlando and Atlanta beats New York, the Magic will play the Knicks on Sunday, December 15 at 6 p.m. ET in Orlando.

Below is the bracket for the NBA Cup knockout rounds: