Heat are off to a blazing start 15-2
The 2025 Emirates cup thread. (Quarterfinals, Semi-finals, Finals).
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18 to 2 now, the heat lead.
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You the man!
Miami is on fire
Miami is on fire
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Here comes Tyus to slow things down for Orlando.
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Black is a mess out there
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I was going to say he reminds me of Dillon Brooks. He's all over the place but it's not always the right place. It's only his second year.
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+1 for the magic
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Anyone else jealous of Jaime Jacquez hair? He makes me feel old.
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Offensive foul called on the magic. They trail 15-28
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Another stoppage in play
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Both teams are allowed to go to their team benches because of the stoppage in play
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Offensive foul called on the magic.
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Heat 30
Magic 17
End of the first quarter
Magic 17
End of the first quarter
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Miami in the driver's seat. Orlando needs to stay composed.
spoelstra just did what ott's been doing to finish the first quarter sending all his best shooters/starters in for the last 25 seconds
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ESPN gives an NBA Cup quarterfinal preview at the link below:
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By NBA Insiders Dec 9, 2025, 07:00 AM ET
First, the Miami Heat visit the Orlando Magic before the Toronto Raptors host the New York Knicks. The winner of each game will represent the East. The Western Conference matchups are on Wednesday, when the 23-1 Oklahoma City Thunder will host the Phoenix Suns and the Los Angeles Lakers will host the San Antonio Spurs.
www.espn.com
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By NBA Insiders Dec 9, 2025, 07:00 AM ET
First, the Miami Heat visit the Orlando Magic before the Toronto Raptors host the New York Knicks. The winner of each game will represent the East. The Western Conference matchups are on Wednesday, when the 23-1 Oklahoma City Thunder will host the Phoenix Suns and the Los Angeles Lakers will host the San Antonio Spurs.
NBA Cup quarterfinal preview: Everything you need to know about each matchup
Our NBA insiders break down Magic-Heat, Raptors-Knicks, Spurs-Lakers and Thunder-Suns.
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Spoelstra looking disgusted at the tech issues is more entertaining than this early ass kicking.
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Spoke too soon. Orlando showing some fight.
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+1 for da silva
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Desmond bane picks up his second foul
could orlando not afford a cup court?
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Banchero with the +1
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Orlando's collection of youngsters is OKC-esque. Banchero, Carter, Suggs, Black, and Bitaze (or however it's spelled). Sucks Wagner is hurt right now.
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Timeout Miami!
Magic trail by 4
Magic trail by 4
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They had to include it in the Bane deal.
Still can't believe they gave up 4 firsts for him.
