“I think $500,000 will motivate just about anyone.”

If you’re wondering how motivated players are for NBA Cup games, Jake LaRavia of the Lakers spells it out. He and his team are motivated and have a chance to clinch their spot in the quarterfinals of the NBA Cup (the final-eight knockout round portion) by beating their cross-town rivals, the Clippers, on NBA Coast 2 Coast this Tuesday night on NBC and Peacock .

Three game days remain in the group stage of the NBA Cup, with games on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday this week. Let’s break down where each group stands heading into the final week, with standings and analysis, but first, a quick reminder about how the NBA Cup works.

What’s the format for the NBA Cup 2025?

All 30 teams were drawn into one of six groups: Three East groups

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