NBA Cup: Standings, schedule, scores

NBA Cup: Standings, Schedule, 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 teams have been drawn into six groups of five within each conference, based on their 2024–25 season records.

Each team plays four games during the group stage. The top team from each group and two wild-card teams advance to the knockout round. Every NBA Cup matchup counts toward the regular-season standings, except for the final championship game.

Players from teams that reach the knockout phase will earn prize money, increasing the further their team advances in the competition.

Group Stage Highlights

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

East Group A: Cavaliers vs. TBD
West Group B: Mavericks vs. TBD
West Group A: Timberwolves vs. TBD
West Group B: Grizzlies vs. 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 2025 Emirates NBA Cup brings fresh excitement to the midseason tournament, combining competitive incentives with regular-season significance.

Sportsnet.ca — 2025-11-01