Six teams have advanced to the NBA Cup quarter-finals for the first time, marking a significant moment in the tournament's history, while the Boston Celtics have been eliminated. Milwaukee and New York have made it to the last eight once again, replicating their success from the previous year. The remaining contenders for the Cup include Oklahoma City, Golden State, Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, and Orlando, all of whom are reaching this stage for the first time. With group play now concluded, the matchups for next week’s quarter-finals have been determined. In the Eastern Conference, Orlando will face Milwaukee, and Atlanta will take on New York. Meanwhile, the Western Conference will see Oklahoma City hosting Dallas and Houston squaring off against Golden State.