The NBA Cup group stage finale is HERE. Tonight and Friday decide who advances to the knockout rounds — and the drama is off the charts.
What Is the Emirates NBA Cup?
The NBA’s in-season tournament is back and better than ever. All 30 teams fight through group play for a spot in the single-elimination knockout stage, with the champion crowned on December 16 and every winning player pocketing a cool slice of the $4 million prize pool.
Current NBA Cup Group Standings (as of November 25, 2025)
Western Conference
West Group A
| Rank | Team | Cup Record |
|---|
| 1 | Oklahoma City Thunder | 2-0 |
| 2 | Phoenix Suns | 2-0 |
| 3 | Minnesota Timberwolves | 2-1 |
| 4 | Sacramento Kings | 0-2 |
| 5 | Utah Jazz | 0-3 |
West Group B
| Rank | Team | Cup Record |
|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles Lakers | 2-0 |
| 2 | Los Angeles Clippers | 2-0 |
| 3 | Memphis Grizzlies | 1-1 |
| 4 | Dallas Mavericks | 1-2 |
| 5 | New Orleans Pelicans | 0-3 |
West Group C
| Rank | Team | Cup Record |
|---|
| 1 | Portland Trail Blazers | 2-1 |
| 2 | Denver Nuggets | 2-1 |
| 3 | San Antonio Spurs | 1-1 |
| 4 | Houston Rockets | 1-2 |
| 5 | Golden State Warriors | 1-2 |
Eastern Conference
East Group A
| Rank | Team | Cup Record |
|---|
| 1 | Toronto Raptors | 3-0 |
| 2 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 2-1 |
| 3 | Atlanta Hawks | 1-1 |
| 4 | Indiana Pacers | 0-2 |
| 5 | Washington Wizards | 0-2 |
East Group B
| Rank | Team | Cup Record |
|---|
| 1 | Detroit Pistons | 2-0 |
| 2 | Orlando Magic | 2-0 |
| 3 | Brooklyn Nets | 1-2 |
| 4 | Boston Celtics | 1-2 |
| 5 | Philadelphia 76ers | 0-2 |
East Group C
| Rank | Team | Cup Record |
|---|
| 1 | Milwaukee Bucks | 2-0 |
| 2 | Miami Heat | 2-1 |
| 3 | New York Knicks | 1-1 |
| 4 | Chicago Bulls | 1-2 |
| 5 | Charlotte Hornets | 0-2 |
Final Group Stage Schedule
Tuesday, November 25 (Tonight!)
- Atlanta Hawks @ Washington Wizards – 7:00 PM ET
- Orlando Magic @ Philadelphia 76ers – 8:00 PM ET (NBC/Peacock)
- Los Angeles Clippers @ Los Angeles Lakers – 11:00 PM ET (NBC/Peacock)
Friday, November 28 (Black Friday Bonanza)
- Cleveland Cavaliers @ Atlanta Hawks – 7:30 PM ET
- Philadelphia 76ers @ Brooklyn Nets – 7:30 PM ET
- Milwaukee Bucks @ New York Knicks – 7:30 PM ET (Prime Video)
- Phoenix Suns @ Oklahoma City Thunder – 9:30 PM ET
- Dallas Mavericks @ Los Angeles Lakers – 10:00 PM ET (Prime Video)
- …and many more – full slate decides everything!
Knockout Stage Dates
- Quarterfinals: December 9–10
- Semifinals: December 13
- Championship: December 16 (Prime Video)
Why You Can’t Miss This Year’s NBA Cup
The underdogs are rising (Portland! Detroit!), the superstars are scrambling (Celtics on the brink?), and every game actually matters in November. This is the most fun the regular season has ever been.
Who’s your early pick to lift the NBA Cup on December 16? Drop your hot takes in the comments!
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