NBA Cup: Standings, Schedule, and Scores
The Emirates NBA Cup has returned 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 assigned to six groups of five within their respective conferences, based on win-loss records from the 2024–25 season.
Tournament Format
- Each team plays four games in the group stage.
- The top team from each group and two wild-card teams advance to the knockout round.
- All NBA Cup games count toward regular-season standings, except for the championship game.
- Prize money increases at each knockout stage and is awarded to players on advancing teams.
Results: Friday, Oct. 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 Games
- East Group A: Cavaliers – upcoming match
- West Group B: Mavericks – upcoming match
- West Group A: Timberwolves – upcoming match
- West Group B: Grizzlies – upcoming match
The Emirates NBA Cup continues to merge competition and entertainment, amplifying intensity across the league’s early season.
Author’s Summary: The 2025 Emirates NBA Cup launched with thrilling early results, promising high stakes and exciting battles through group and knockout stages.