Emirates NBA Cup 2025: Group Play Standings & Knockout Round Picture
NBA Cup Tightens as Group Play Reaches Final Stretch
By Graham Delaney, Sports Editor
November 19, 2025
The inaugural Emirates NBA Cup is entering its most critical phase, with all 30 teams down to their final group play games. With just 32 games remaining, the race is on to determine the eight franchises that will advance to the highly anticipated Knockout Rounds.
The drama will unfold across multiple platforms this week. A nine-game slate kicks off Friday, followed by key matchups on Tuesday on NBC/Peacock, Wednesday on ESPN, and a concluding 11-game Friday showcased on Prime Video and NBA League Pass.
Path to the Knockout Rounds
Eight coveted spots are up for grabs. Six of these will be claimed by the outright winners of each of the six groups. The remaining two “wild card” berths will be awarded to the teams in each conference that, despite finishing second in their group, possess the best overall records from group play games.
Fans can track the evolving standings and wild card picture at the official NBA Cup Standings and Wild Card pages.
Current Standings and Remaining Schedules
As of the latest updates, here’s a look at the teams and their current standings, along with what’s left on their schedules:
Atlanta Hawks
Record: 1-1
3rd place in East Group A
Remaining Group Play schedule: (Details not provided in source content)
Boston Celtics
Record: 1-1
3rd place in East Group B
Remaining Group Play schedule: (Details not provided in source content)
Brooklyn Nets
Record: 0-2
5th place in East Group B
Remaining Group Play schedule: (Details not provided in source content)
Charlotte Hornets
Record: 0-2
5th place in East Group C
Remaining Group Play schedule: (Details not provided in source content)
Chicago Bulls
Record: 1-1
2nd place in East Group C
Remaining Group Play schedule: (Details not provided in source content)
Cleveland Cavaliers
Record: 1-1
2nd place in East Group A
Remaining Group Play schedule: (Details not provided in source content)
Dallas Mavericks
Record: 0-2
4th place in West Group B
Remaining Group Play schedule: (Details not provided in source content)
Denver Nuggets
Record: 1-1
1st place in West Group C
Remaining Group Play schedule: (Details not provided in source content)
Detroit Pistons
Record: 2-0
1st place in East Group B
Remaining Group Play schedule: (Details not provided in source content)
Golden State Warriors
Record: 1-1
5th place in West Group C
Remaining Group Play schedule: (Details not provided in source content)
Houston Rockets
Record: 1-1
2nd place in West Group C
Remaining Group Play schedule: (Details not provided in source content)
Indiana Pacers
Record: 0-1
4th place in East Group A
Remaining Group Play schedule: (Details not provided in source content)
LA Clippers
Record: 2-0
2nd place in West Group B
Remaining Group Play schedule: (Details not provided in source content)
Los Angeles Lakers
Record: 2-0
1st place in West Group B
Remaining Group Play schedule: (Details not provided in source content)
Memphis Grizzlies
Record: 1-1
3rd place in West Group B
Remaining Group Play schedule: (Details not provided in source content)
Miami Heat
Record: 1-1
4th place in East Group C
Remaining Group Play schedule: (Details not provided in source content)
Milwaukee Bucks
Record: 2-0
1st place in East Group C
Remaining Group Play schedule: (Details not provided in source content)
Minnesota Timberwolves
Record: 2-0
1st place in West Group A
Remaining Group Play schedule: (Details not provided in source content)
New Orleans Pelicans
Record: 0-2
5th place in West Group B
Remaining Group Play schedule: (Details not provided in source content)
New York Knicks
Record: 1-1
3rd place in East Group C
Remaining Group Play schedule: (Details not provided in source content)
Oklahoma City Thunder
Record: 1-0
2nd place in West Group A
Remaining Group Play schedule: (Details not provided in source content)
Orlando Magic
Record: 2-0
2nd place in East Group B
Remaining Group Play schedule: (Details not provided in source content)
Philadelphia 76ers
Record: 0-2
4th place in East Group B
Remaining Group Play schedule: (Details not provided in source content)
Phoenix Suns
Record: 1-0
3rd place in West Group A
Remaining Group Play schedule: (Details not provided in source content)
Portland Trail Blazers
Record: 1-1
4th place in West Group C
Remaining Group Play schedule: (Details not provided in source content)
Sacramento Kings
Record: 0-2
4th place in West Group A
Remaining Group Play schedule: (Details not provided in source content)
San Antonio Spurs
Record: 1-1
3rd place in West Group C
Remaining Group Play schedule: (Details not provided in source content)
Toronto Raptors
Record: 2-0
1st place in East Group A
Remaining Group Play schedule: (Details not provided in source content)
Utah Jazz
Record: 0-2
5th place in West Group A
Remaining Group Play schedule: (Details not provided in source content)
Washington Wizards
Record: 0-1
5th place in East Group A
Remaining Group Play schedule: (Details not provided in source content)
The stakes are clear: every win counts as teams jockey for position. The final week of group play promises intense competition, with the ultimate goal of advancing to the knockout stage and competing for the NBA Cup championship.