NBA Cup: Standings, Schedule, and Scores
The Emirates NBA Cup has returned for its third edition. Tournament action started on October 31 and will finish with the championship game in December. All 30 teams were randomly assigned to six groups of five within their respective conferences, based on win-loss records from the 2024–2025 season.
Each team plays four games during the group stage. The top team from each group, along with two wild-card teams, will move on to the knockout round. All Cup games count toward regular-season standings, except for the championship game.
Players on teams reaching the knockout rounds will receive prize money that increases at each stage as teams advance deeper into the competition.
Standings and Early Results
Friday, 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
- East Group A: Cavaliers (TBD)
- West Group B: Mavericks (TBD)
- West Group A: Timberwolves (TBD)
- West Group B: Grizzlies (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 mixes competition and incentive, with every game counting until the ultimate clash for the title in December.