1 big reason why any NBA Cup quarterfinalist should win the tournament

This is only the second year that the NBA Cup has been held, but the results so far have been quite interesting.

Teams play unusually competitive basketball in mid-November and early December. It brings attention to the NBA, which may not be there until Christmas Day, which is good for the overall health of the league.

Now the competition has moved on to the direct eliminations. Eight teams remain in the group stage of the single-elimination tournament.

Here’s what every team left in the competition has left to play for. Well, you see, apart from the hefty payday that awaits the champion at the end.