NBA Cup 2025 Standings and Bracket Predictions After October 31 Group Play
The 2025 NBA Cup group stage began on Friday, highlighted by impressive individual efforts and surprising results.
Western Conference Group C
Portland caused the biggest upset in the West with a 109-107 victory over Denver. Deni Avdija led the Blazers with 23 points, supported by six players scoring in double digits. Denver now faces a challenging path, still needing to play the Houston Rockets, Golden State Warriors, and San Antonio Spurs. This result could benefit those teams, as one more Denver loss may eliminate them from first place contention.
Western Conference Group B
The group battle likely comes down to the Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers, both of whom won narrow games on Friday. Their upcoming meeting on November 25 is expected to decide the group winner.
Western Conference Group A
The Phoenix Suns currently top West Group A, but the Oklahoma City Thunder are projected to dominate and claim first place.
Eastern Conference Group A
The Cleveland Cavaliers and New York Knicks each lost their opening matches. Toronto's win over the Cavaliers has shaken up the group, benefiting the Atlanta Hawks, who defeated a depleted Indiana Pacers squad and now lead the group.
Eastern Conference Group C
New York's loss to Chicago has opened the door for the Milwaukee Bucks to take control once their group play begins.
"The Blazers received 23 points from Deni Avdija and had six players reach double figures to take down one of the giants of the West."
"Denver now sits in a precarious spot because it still has to face the Houston Rockets, Golden State Warriors and San Antonio Spurs in group play."
"New York's loss to Chicago opened up East Group C for the Milwaukee Bucks to take over when they begin group play."
Author's summary: Early group play in the 2025 NBA Cup has featured unexpected results and tight races, setting up crucial upcoming matches to determine the top contenders.
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