NBA Cup: Standings, Schedule, and Scores
The Emirates NBA Cup returns for its third edition. The tournament started on October 31 and will end with the championship game in December. All 30 NBA teams are divided into six groups of five, based on their 2024-25 season win-loss records within each conference. Each team plays four group-stage games, with the group winners and two wild-card teams advancing to the knockout round.
All NBA Cup games, except the championship, count toward regular-season standings. Prize money is awarded to players on teams reaching the knockout stage, increasing with each round they advance.
NBA Cup Results from October 31
- East Group A: Hawks 128, Pacers 108
- East Group B: Celtics 109, 76ers 108
- East Group A: Raptors 112, Cavaliers 101
- East Group C: Bulls 135, Knicks 125
- West Group B: Lakers 117, Grizzlies 112
- West Group A: Suns 118, Jazz 96
- West Group C: Blazers 109, Nuggets 107
- West Group B: Clippers 126, Pelicans 124
Upcoming Matches (November)
- East Group A: Cavaliers vs. [Opponent TBD]
- West Group B: Mavericks vs. [Opponent TBD]
- West Group A: Timberwolves vs. [Opponent TBD]
- West Group B: Grizzlies vs. [Opponent TBD]
All games played in the NBA Cup will also count toward the regular-season standings except for the championship game.
Author's summary: The NBA Cup's group stage features intense competition, with all games impacting the regular season and prize money rewarding teams progressing to the knockout rounds.