NBA Cup Final Group Play: Bracket and Schedule Details
NBA fans are eagerly anticipating the final week of the NBA Cup, with intense group play shaping the path to the knockout rounds. Teams are in a tightening race, and the upcoming games will significantly impact the standings.
NBA Cup Final Group Play: Key Details
This week will see crucial matchups, particularly for teams battling for a better position in their respective groups. The Los Angeles Clippers, currently sitting at a 5-12 regular season record, have excelled with a 2-0 mark in NBA Cup competition. They face tough opponents like the Los Angeles Lakers and Memphis Grizzlies shortly.
On the other hand, the Portland Trail Blazers hold a 2-1 group play record in the competitive West Group C, with only the San Antonio Spurs left on their schedule. The dynamics of the standings could shift dramatically before the playoffs commence.
NBA Cup Schedule: November 25-28
The following games are scheduled for this week, with all times in Eastern:
- Tuesday, Nov. 25
- Wizards 132, Hawks 113
- Magic 144, 76ers 103
- Lakers 135, Clippers 118
- Wednesday, Nov. 26
- Friday, Nov. 28
- Cleveland Cavaliers at Atlanta Hawks, 7:30 p.m. on NBA League Pass
- Philadelphia 76ers at Brooklyn Nets, 7:30 p.m. on NBA League Pass
- Chicago Bulls at Charlotte Hornets, 7:30 p.m. on NBA League Pass
- Orlando Magic at Detroit Pistons, 7:30 p.m. on NBA League Pass
- Washington Wizards at Indiana Pacers, 7:30 p.m. on NBA League Pass
- Milwaukee Bucks at New York Knicks, 7:30 p.m. on Prime Video
- Phoenix Suns at Oklahoma City Thunder, 9:30 p.m. on NBA League Pass
- San Antonio Spurs at Denver Nuggets, 9:30 p.m. on NBA League Pass
- Sacramento Kings at Utah Jazz, 9:30 p.m. on NBA League Pass
- Dallas Mavericks at Los Angeles Lakers, 10 p.m. on Prime Video
- Memphis Grizzlies at Los Angeles Clippers, 10 p.m. on NBA League Pass
Current NBA Cup Standings
The standings are as follows:
| Group | Teams | Records |
|---|---|---|
| West Group A | Oklahoma City Thunder | 2-0 |
| Phoenix Suns | 2-0 | |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 2-1 | |
| Sacramento Kings | 0-2 | |
| Utah Jazz | 0-3 | |
| West Group B | Los Angeles Lakers | 3-0 |
| Los Angeles Clippers | 2-1 | |
| Memphis Grizzlies | 1-1 | |
| Dallas Mavericks | 1-2 | |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 0-3 | |
| West Group C | Portland Trail Blazers | 2-1 |
| Denver Nuggets | 2-1 | |
| San Antonio Spurs | 1-1 | |
| Houston Rockets | 1-2 | |
| Golden State Warriors | 1-2 | |
| East Group A | Toronto Raptors | 3-0 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 2-1 | |
| Washington Wizards | 1-2 | |
| Atlanta Hawks | 1-2 | |
| Indiana Pacers | 0-2 | |
| East Group B | Orlando Magic | 3-0 |
| Detroit Pistons | 2-0 | |
| Brooklyn Nets | 1-2 | |
| Boston Celtics | 1-2 | |
| Philadelphia 76ers | 0-3 | |
| East Group C | Milwaukee Bucks | 2-0 |
| Miami Heat | 2-1 | |
| New York Knicks | 1-1 | |
| Chicago Bulls | 1-2 | |
| Charlotte Hornets | 0-2 |
Upcoming Knockout Stage Schedule
The NBA Cup knockout stage will hold its quarterfinals on December 9 and 10. Two games are set for each day. The semifinals will take place on December 13, with the finals scheduled for December 16. All knockout games will be available for viewing on Prime Video.
