PREVIEW: The Miami Heat face off against the Orlando Magic in an Emirates NBA Cup quarterfinal showdown , with the game taking place Tuesday, December 9 at 6 p.m. ET. Miami enters off a 127-111 home loss to Sacramento Kings , extending their struggles as they've dropped three of their last four games. The Heat are averaging 122.3 points on 48 percent shooting while allowing 118.3 points on 44.4 percent , showcasing an explosive offensive attack that's been difficult to slow down despite recent setbacks. The Heat will be without Terry Rozier , and Tyler Herro and Davion Mitchell are listed...

PREVIEW: The New York Knicks face the Toronto Raptors in this Emirates NBA Cup quarterfinal matchup. New York enters riding momentum after defeating Orlando Magic with a 106-100 home victory, marking their third consecutive win. The Knicks have triumphed in their previous nine meetings against the Raptors , establishing a clear pattern of dominance in this rivalry. With an 8-2 record over their last 10 games, the Knicks are averaging 119.8 points while shooting 49.4% from the field and 78.2% from the free-throw line. Toronto suffered a 121-113 loss at home to the Boston Celtics in their most recent contest, extending...