Four Eastern Conference teams battled on Tuesday for a spot in the semifinals with extra earnings on the line.

Quarterfinal play begins in the NBA Cup on Tuesday, Dec. 9 and, for the first time, the Milwaukee Bucks aren't part of it.

Eight teams ‒ four from the Western Conference and four from the Eastern Conference ‒ advanced from group play and sit just three wins away from taking home the $500,000 prize that's on the line for e...