Eight teams, four matchups, one champ: Previewing the NBA Cup quarterfinals
NBA Cup quarterfinals set East: Miami-Orlando, Toronto-New York; West: Thunder-Suns, Lakers-Spurs; injuries and player returns will influence outcomes.
NBA Power Rankings: Lakers back near top of West; OKC continues dominance
Early season standings show Detroit Pistons leading the East while Knicks, Heat, and Raptors chase; Thunder dominate the West with Lakers resurging and Clippers faltering.