NBA Cup: Standings, Schedule, Scores
The Emirates NBA Cup returns for its third edition. Tournament play began on October 31 and will culminate in the championship game in December. All 30 NBA teams were randomly placed into six groups of five based on their 2024–25 win-loss records within their respective conferences.
Each team will play four games during the group stage. The top team in each group, along with two wild-card teams, will move on to the knockout round. All NBA Cup games count toward the regular season standings, except the final. Players on knockout-stage teams will receive prize money, which increases as teams advance.
Group Stage Results – 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 Games – November
- 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 blends competition, team pride, and financial incentives, giving mid-season play new intensity.
Author’s Summary
The third Emirates NBA Cup features all 30 teams divided into groups, with results affecting the regular season and rewarding deep-run teams financially.