NBA Cup: Standings, schedule, scores

NBA Cup: Standings, Schedule, and Scores

The Emirates NBA Cup returns for its third edition. The tournament began on October 31 and will end with the championship game in December. All 30 NBA teams have been randomly placed into six groups of five, divided by conference and based on their 2024–25 season records.

Each team plays four group-stage games. The top team from every group, along with two wild-card teams, will move on to the knockout stage. All NBA Cup matches count toward the regular-season standings, except for the championship game.

Prize money will be distributed to players on teams that reach the knockout rounds, increasing as teams advance further.

Group Stage Results – Friday, Oct. 31

Eastern Conference

Group A: Hawks 128, Pacers 108
Group B: Celtics 109, 76ers 108
Group A: Raptors 112, Cavaliers 101
Group C: Bulls 135, Knicks 125

Western Conference

Group B: Lakers 117, Grizzlies 112
Group A: Suns 118, Jazz 96
Group C: Blazers 109, Nuggets 107
Group B: Clippers 126, Pelicans 124

Upcoming Matches – Friday, Nov.

East Group A: Cavaliers vs. TBD
West Group B: Mavericks vs. TBD
West Group A: Timberwolves vs. TBD
West Group B: Grizzlies vs. TBD

"The Emirates NBA Cup will add intensity to early-season matchups, as teams compete for both standings and championship glory."

Author’s summary: The third Emirates NBA Cup combines regular-season excitement with knockout-style competition, offering added prize incentives and tighter early-season action.

Sportsnet.ca — 2025-11-01

NBA Cup: Standings, Schedule, and Scores

Group Stage Results – Friday, Oct. 31

Eastern Conference

Western Conference

Upcoming Matches – Friday, Nov.

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