The second night of the 2025 Emirates NBA Cup tips-off tonight with an 11-game slate to start your weekend.
Follow the second night of the 2025 Emirates NBA Cup action with the NBA.com live blog, featuring all of the meaningful moments, performances, observations, news, notes and highlights.
Friday’s Emirates NBA Cup Scores
(1-1) Cleveland Cavaliers 148, (0-1) Washington Wizards 114 (Final)
(1-0) Orlando Magic 123, (1-1) Boston Celtics 110 (Final)
(1-0) San Antonio Spurs 121, (0-1) Houston Rockets 110 (Final)
(1-0) Detroit Pistons 125, (0-1) Brooklyn Nets 107 (Final)
(2-0) Toronto Raptors 109, (1-1) Atlanta Hawks 97 (Final)
(1-0) Minnesota Timberwolves 137, (0-2) Utah Jazz 97 (Final)
(1-0) Miami Heat 126, (0-1) Charlotte Hornets 108 (Final)
(1-0) Memphis Grizzlies 118, (0-1) Dallas Mavericks 104 (Final)
(1-1) Denver Nuggets 129, (0-1) Golden State Warriors 104 (Final)
(1-0) Oklahoma City Thunder 132, (0-1) Sacramento Kings 101 (Final)
12:35 PM / NOVEMBER 7, 2025
Thunder, Nuggets Cruise 🚢
There weren’t any surprises in the night’s final two contests. The Nuggets and Thunder are two of the premiere teams out west, and maintained control throughout. Oklahoma City starts off a clean 1-0 in Group A, while the Nuggets bounced back from a loss to the Portland Trail Blazers in their first Group C contest.
1–0 in Group Play ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/NscPWRyWKs
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) November 8, 2025
Three in a roWWW#MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/oF8VCdzKzc
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) November 8, 2025
11:58 PM / NOVEMBER 7, 2025
Too much Heat 🔥🔥
Miami starts off their NBA Cup play on a positive note, taking down the Charlotte Hornets 126-108. Even without Bam Adebayo or Tyler Herro, there was too much firepower for Charlotte to match. Hornets Rookie Kon Knueppel made the most of his 40 minutes of action, scoring 30 points and setting a new career-high in the process.
#HEATWin FINAL: HEAT 126, Hornets 108
🔥 Powell: 25pts
🔥 Wiggins: 22pts, 4asts
🔥 Larsson: 19pts
🔥 Jaquez Jr.: 18pts, 8rebs, 9asts
🔥 Fontecchio: 11pts
🔥 Jović: 10pts, 3stls pic.twitter.com/UIrRU0nXx2
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) November 8, 2025
first dunk ✅
new career high ✅#HiveMentality | @Kon2Knueppel pic.twitter.com/icrSM6C2Vq
— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) November 8, 2025
Jaime Jaquez Jr. turned in one of the night’s top moments in the fourth quarter, making his defender fall en route to a strong finish at the rim. He’s thrived off the bench, averaging 17.4 points per game this season. However, both he and Norman Powell exited with ankle injuries that will need to be monitored moving forward.
OMG JAIME 🤯 pic.twitter.com/h7JLO1y8q1
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) November 8, 2025
11:46 PM / NOVEMBER 7, 2025
Mile High-lights 🚨📺
The Denver Nuggets hold a big lead, and the players are getting loose in the third quarter. Aaron Gordon strings together a sick handle that was punctuated at the rim, a sequence worth multiple angles. Jamal Murray is also dialed in, both getting his own shots and finding open teammates.
THIS. AARON. GORDON. SEQUENCE.
Double crossover to shake the defender ✅
Huge poster slam to finish the drive ✅
Mean mug to hype the crowd ✅ https://t.co/XIJvpAIiNo pic.twitter.com/5IE201rMVN
— NBA (@NBA) November 8, 2025
GOT ‘EM & THE BUCKET pic.twitter.com/bwtP97Hmax
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) November 8, 2025
From cross court to the corner 🔥 pic.twitter.com/Xne3rMMHAt
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) November 8, 2025
11:24 PM / NOVEMBER 7, 2025
2nd halves underway ⏳
- Nuggets find rhythm before the break: Jamal Murray heated up in the second quarter, and finished the half with 19 points. Golden State, playing without Stephen Curry and Al Horford, will have to find some ways to slow down this Denver attack if they want to win tonight.
Closing the second q on a high pic.twitter.com/YTqLUjq56c
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) November 8, 2025
- The half of Hartenstein: Even with Chet Holmgren in the lineup, Isaiah Hartenstein is owning the interior. He’s up to a season-high 20 points already, plus 11 boards so far. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is his steady self as well, on pace for another 30-point outing.
Get 🆙 IHart! pic.twitter.com/yCWQmxmznm
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) November 8, 2025
11:15 PM / NOVEMBER 7, 2025
Raptors get it done on the road 🧳
Toronto becomes the first team in the league to notch a pair of wins in group play. This group is dangerous night-in and night-out, due to a balanced attack that was on display tonight. All five starters for the Raptors ended in double figures, led by Brandon Ingram with 20.
Checking in on the NBA Cup standings 👀 pic.twitter.com/KpIrYt1y7w
— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) November 8, 2025
While the Raptors boast a mostly healthy rotation, the Hawks are dealing with the extended absence of point guard Trae Young. In his absence, Dyson Daniels is flashing what he can do with more playmaking responsibilities. Atlanta will have to figure out how to survive in this tournament almost entirely without Young, as he nurses a sprained MCL.
Dyson finds Jalen for a dunk, then Jalen finds Zacch for another slam 🛠️ pic.twitter.com/A9lGlP5lmD
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) November 8, 2025
11:00 PM / NOVEMBER 7, 2025
Cold night for Utah in Minny 🥶
As a team, the Utah Jazz shot 37.2% in what would result in their second loss during NBA Cup play in as many games. The Timberwolves were stifling on defense, collecting 10 blocks and steals apiece. On offense, Minnesota was also clicking. Anthony Edwards led the charge, only needing 26 minutes for a game-high 37 points while drilling seven of Minnesota’s 17 triples. Check out Ant Man’s top plays below.
Ant balled out tonight:
37 PTS
5 REB
26 MIN pic.twitter.com/7GY840wjLk
— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) November 8, 2025
The Jazz’s hopes of advancing in Cup play are bleak, now falling to 0-2 combined with tonight’s 40-point margin of defeat. Outside of Cup play, the team must also get used to life without Walker Kessler, who will miss the rest of the season with a torn labrum.
10:50 PM / NOVEMBER 7, 2025
Pistons keep chugging, steamroll Nets 🚂
5 wins in a row for #DetroitBasketball pic.twitter.com/HjBUfhSVLW
— Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) November 8, 2025
The Pistons entered their first NBA Cup matchup playing good basketball, and the Brooklyn Nets were simply no match. Cade Cunningham continues to play at an All-NBA level, ending the game with 34 points on 72.2% shooting, alongside 10 assists. This continues to be a breakout stretch for Jalen Duren as well, who was even more efficient than Cunningham. The Detroit anchor totaled 30 points and 11 rebounds on 11-14 shooting.
It’s not always grit and grind in the Motor City. Cunningham threw down this windmill highlight late in the third quarter, earning a Kodak moment in the process.
TOO GOOD. https://t.co/Ac3U11RtsP pic.twitter.com/4b1SvaBZNR
— Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) November 8, 2025
10:40 PM / NOVEMBER 7, 2025
1Q Down 📝
- Nuggets 32, Warriors 31 (9:45 2Q) – The Warriors are in the midst of a 10-nothing run, cutting Denver’s lead to just one point. The stretch happened entirely in the first 2:15 of the second frame, with Nuggets center Nikola Jokić on the bench.
- Thunder 42, Kings 37 (8:54 2Q) – One subplot in this NBA Cup matchup, is Russell Westbrook playing against the team that drafted him for the first time with his latest club. Isaiah Hartenstein did damage early in this one. He’s already up to 15 points and six rebounds in just nine minutes.
10:20 PM / NOVEMBER 7, 2025
Spurs ground rockets 121-110
San Antonio starts off NBA Cup group play the same way it began the regular season, with a win over an in-state rival. On opening night, the Spurs crushed the Mavericks, tonight they finished battled Houston all night and prevailed down the stretch. All Spurs starters scored at least 14 points. Justin Champagnie and Victor Wembanyama each poured in 22 while Harrison Barnes led the team in scoring with 24.
FRIDAY NIGHT DUBS 🎉@FrostBank | #sponsored pic.twitter.com/xguDpEiHti
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) November 8, 2025
“ALIEN ALERT!!!”
🏆 HOU-SAS • West Group C@emirates NBA Cup on Prime pic.twitter.com/2hiRtHjOL9
— NBA (@NBA) November 8, 2025
Houston was within striking range throughout the final frame, but couldn’t generate the offense to keep up in the final minutes. Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun combined for 49 points.
10:00 PM / NOVEMBER 7, 2025
Magic hold off Celtics, win 123-110
Orlando won their 2025 Emirates NBA Cup Group Play opener with a combined effort. Franz Wagner had a team-high 27 points (9-18 FG) with 6 rebounds, 6 assists and 2 blocks, as he was one of seven Magic players to finish with double figures in scoring.
Franz Wagner highlights vs. BOS:
27 PTS
6 REB
6 AST
50% FG pic.twitter.com/QghAXPS4Ih
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) November 8, 2025
Desmond Bane had one of his best games as a member of the Magic, as he dropped 22 points (8-15 FG, 25 3PM), 6 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 blocks and a steal with a game-high +25 plus-minus. Paolo Banchero matched his new teammate in plus-minus, and he finished with 15 points, 9 boards, 4 assists, one steal and one block.
Jaylen Brown had a game-high 32 points (15-28 FG, 1-6 3PM) and added 9 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals in 36 minutes. Derrick White tallied a double-double with 16 points and 10 assists, along with 2 boards, 2 steals and a block. The Celtics are now 1-1 in East Group B.
9:48 PM / NOVEMBER 7, 2025
It’s Giannis’ world, we just live in it
Giannis Antetokounmpo refuses to be denied with the Bucks opening their 2024 Emirates NBA Cup title defense at home against the Bulls. Giannis has 22 points (9-22 FG), 13 boards, 6 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks in 27 minutes, and Milwaukee holds an 85-80 advantage heading into the fourth quarter.
Rebound.
Power dribble.
Muscle through.
Rise.
Jam.
Pure Giannis on this sequence 😤
🆚 CHI-MIL • East Group C
🏆 @emirates NBA Cup
📺 NBA League Pass: https://t.co/uqTpq7froB pic.twitter.com/pEEsTCOoHE
— NBA (@NBA) November 8, 2025
Matas Buzelis leads Chicago with 18 points, 7 rebounds and 3 steals, adding 3 assists and a block in 27 minutes. Josh Giddey has a double-double through three quarters, posting 15 points, 4 rebounds and 11 assists.
Smooooooth step-back triple 🔥@BuzelisMatas | @CHSN__ pic.twitter.com/3OBteymTAF
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) November 8, 2025
9:41 PM / NOVEMBER 7, 2025
Raptors trying to pull away
Scottie Barnes has Toronto rolling in the second half, as they’re outscoring Atlanta 47-30 over the final two quarters thus far. Six Raptors are in double figures scoring, led by Brandon Ingram (18 points) and Immanuel Quickley (16 points), as they lead the Hawks 91-83 with 5 minutes remaining in the contest.
AND THE RAPTORS LEAD BY 1 IS RIGHT pic.twitter.com/Ffo4lcXmBo
— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) November 8, 2025
Jalen Johnson (18 points, 7 rebounds) and Nickeil Alexander-Walker (18 points, 3 assists) lead the way for Atlanta.
9:30 PM / NOVEMBER 7, 2025
Ant-Man drops 29 points, six 3s in 1H
Anthony Edwards has found his groove tonight, dropping 29 of his game-high 31 points in 17 first-half minutes. Julius Randle is going off in his own right, putting up 15 points, 9 rebounds, 10 assists and one steal in 19 minutes, and the Timberwolves lead the Jazz 84-52 in the third quarter.
Anthony Edwards in 1 half tonight 🤯
29 points | 6 triples | 17 minutes
🆚 UTA-MIN• West Group A
🏆 @emirates NBA Cup
📺 NBA League Pass: https://t.co/EaEyG5exzj pic.twitter.com/bOEH2TX2vx
— NBA (@NBA) November 8, 2025
Keyonte George is the leading scorer for Utah with 18 points on 7-for-12 shooting in 19 minutes.
9:22 PM / NOVEMBER 7, 2025
Memphis up big at half
Ja Morant tallies a double-double in the first half with 12 points and 10 assists, and he’s one of five Grizzlies in double figures scoring through 24 minutes of play. Santi Aldama (14 points) and rookie Cedric Coward (12 points) have done work off the bench, helping Memphis hold a 30-9 edge in bench scoring.
Hit 7️⃣ in stride 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/fSpJeAu0PT
— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) November 8, 2025
Max Christie leads Dallas with 12 points in 16 minutes, and Cooper Flagg has 11 points, 2 boards, 2 assists, one steal and one block in 16 minutes. However, the Mavericks trail the Grizz 74-51 at the break.
9:14 PM / NOVEMBER 7, 2025
Wemby dunks on KD
Victor Wembanyama ignores Kevin Durant’s presence as he slams it home with force. KD came back on the other end and beat Wemby for a dunk of his own, as West Group C’s Emirates NBA Cup opener has been a good one so far.
VICTOR. WEMBANYAMA. POSTER. 👽👽👽
🏆 HOU-SAS • West Group C
📺 @emirates NBA Cup on Prime: https://t.co/oVMFjA6yYb pic.twitter.com/DXoGbeYDgx
— NBA (@NBA) November 8, 2025
9:05 PM / NOVEMBER 7, 2025
Duren dominates first half
Fresh off a 22-point, 22-rebound outing in Detroit’s win over Utah on Wednesday, Jalen Duren put up 18 points (6-8 FG), 5 rebounds and 2 steals in 18 minutes over the first half. He’s up to 21 points and 6 boards with the second half underway, as the Pistons are fighting to win their fifth consecutive contest.
Big half for JD: 18 points, 5 rebounds & 2 steals pic.twitter.com/7a0pS6UxKY
— Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) November 8, 2025
Noah Clowney leads the way for Brooklyn with 17 points while Michael Porter, Jr. and Nic Claxton each have 9 points apiece. The Nets trail Detroit 64-55 with 10:24 to go in the third.
8:55 PM / NOVEMBER 7, 2025
Spurs-Rockets in a battle
Stephon Castle was huge for the Spurs in the second quarter, trimming an 11-point deficit to a 51-50 lead at halftime. The 2024-25 Rookie of the Year has 8 points, 2 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals and a block in 15 minutes, while Harrison Barnes leads everybody with 11 points.
Victor Wembanyama has been quiet through 18 minutes, notching 4 points (2-6 FG), 4 boards, 3 assists and 3 turnovers.
King of the Castle! 😤
📺 NBA on Prime https://t.co/EF5we5Fsiq pic.twitter.com/dX3udLCStg
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) November 8, 2025
Reed Sheppard has sparked off the Rockets’ bench with a team-high 10 points with two made 3s in 12 minutes. Kevin Durant and Josh Okogie each have 9 points apiece.
8:50 PM / NOVEMBER 7, 2025
JB dancing to the hoop
Jaylen Brown gets crafty for 2 of his game-high 30 points (14-23 FG) in just 29 minutes. The Celtics were down by 13 after the opening quarter, but they’ve fought back with a 51-43 edge to the 1:37 mark in the third quarter.
Orlando holds a 81-76 lead, as four of their starters are in double figures, led by Franz Wagner with 18 points.
On a mission 😤 pic.twitter.com/kcjsXqN3AC
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) November 8, 2025
8:47 PM / NOVEMBER 7, 2025
Miami can’t miss!
The Heat were leading by 20 after the first quarter, and they’re now up 60-35 over the Hornets with 10:03 remaining in the first half.
53 POINTS. 10 TRIPLES. 1 QUARTER.
The @MiamiHEAT‘s highest scoring output in a single quarter since the 1997-98 season!
🆚 CHA-MIA • East Group C
🏆 @emirates NBA Cup
📺 NBA League Pass: https://t.co/cnZnncIFic pic.twitter.com/L8E1TOOFHl
— NBA (@NBA) November 8, 2025
8:42 PM / NOVEMBER 7, 2025
Giannis coming through
Giannis Antetokounmpo might be the toughest downhill attacker in the entire league, and he slashes through the lane with effortless force. He’s got 7 points and 2 rebounds for the Bucks, who are tied at 26-26 with Matas Buzelis (6 points, 4 boards) and the Bulls with 10 minutes to go before halftime.
Giannis hammers it home! pic.twitter.com/HYkfQwpOBV
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) November 8, 2025
Don’t get in GA’s way. https://t.co/QTfr5D638G pic.twitter.com/kXCJkS63kC
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) November 8, 2025
8:36 PM / NOVEMBER 7, 2025
Mann doing work in Miami
Charlotte’s Tre Mann got the start tonight with LaMelo Ball and Colin Sexton both sitting out, and he’s certainly taking advantage of the opportunity, as he leads the Hornets with 13 points in 8 minutes.
tre assist 🤝 ryan dunk pic.twitter.com/foWwjnWwjv
— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) November 8, 2025
Norman Powell has been cooking for the Heat with 11 points and two made 3s in 9 minutes, and Davion Mitchell and Pelle Larsson have 7 points apiece. Miami holds a 42-29 edge with two minutes remaining in the first quarter.
Norm with 9 pts in 4 mins so far 👀 pic.twitter.com/Jm9TL9NdWw
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) November 8, 2025
8:25 PM / NOVEMBER 7, 2025
Ant starting off hot
Anthony Edwards connects on all three 3-point attempts en route to 11 first-quarter points in 6 minutes. Minnesota is off to a 26-6 lead over the Utah Jazz midway through the opening frame, live on NBA League Pass!
HE’S ON FIRE. 🐜 pic.twitter.com/VLya6lV7RU
— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) November 8, 2025
8:12 PM / NOVEMBER 7, 2025
Rockets lead Spurs after 1Q
Tari Eason and Josh Okogie each have 5 points apiece to lead the Rockets in scoring, while Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun have 4 points apiece.
THIS SEQUENCE >> pic.twitter.com/bWhfMBgAjc
— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) November 8, 2025
Harrison Barnes is the high man for San Antonio with 9 points and 3 made 3s, and Keldon Johnson has 6 points and 3 boards off the bench.
Battlin’ through the first!
END 1Q | SAS 23, HOU 25 pic.twitter.com/gRo6JbV4n2
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) November 8, 2025
8:04 PM / NOVEMBER 7, 2025
‘Great Barrier Thief’ strikes again
Dyson Daniels racks up his second steal of the night in just 5 minutes of action. Jalen Johnson leads Atlanta with 8 points and 3 rebounds, while Brandon Ingram (10 points) and Immanuel Quickley (6 points) lead the Raptors despite trailing 22-21 with 2:35 left in the first.
Dyson Daniels keeps clamping up 🔒
61 STRAIGHT games with a steal for Daniels… tying Doc Rivers for the longest streak in ATL history!
🆚 TOR-ATL • East Group A
🏆 @emirates NBA Cup
📺 NBA League Pass: https://t.co/3djE0sIHgz pic.twitter.com/E96FG4RsHw
— NBA (@NBA) November 8, 2025
8:00 PM / NOVEMBER 7, 2025
Spida bullies his way for the and-1
Donovan Mitchell uses his strength to get all the way through the lane, plus the foul. He’s up to 8 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists and a steal, but it’s been Jarrett Allen (12 points, 6 boards) and Sam Merrill (14 points, 4-5 3PM) leading the Cavs to a 61-52 edge over the Wizards.
SPIDA. STRENGTH.@spidadmitchell | #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/XEA8s2ztaF
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) November 8, 2025
CJ McCollum leads all players with 17 points (6-10 FG) and five made 3s, adding 3 boards and 2 assists in 15 minutes.
7:55 PM / NOVEMBER 7, 2025
Duren destruction at the rim
Jalen Duren rises all the way up for the one-handed hammer to give him 4 points in five minutes. Noah Clowney is on fire for the Nets, though, dropping 12 points on 4-for-5 shooting from 3-point range.
Brooklyn currently leads Detroit 19-13 with six minutes left in the first quarter, live on NBA League Pass.
JALEN DUREN LEVITATES & DETONATES 😱😱
🆚 DET-BKN • East Group B
🏆 @emirates NBA Cup
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— NBA (@NBA) November 8, 2025
Brooklyn currently leads Detroit 19-13 with six minutes left in the first quarter, live on NBA League Pass.
FOUR triples in the first four minutes!!! https://t.co/mBMFke8KtF pic.twitter.com/eXUs9GnwSd
— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) November 8, 2025
7:50 PM / NOVEMBER 7, 2025
Wemby already making plays
Victor Wembanyama gets all the way to the cup despite some tough defense from Amen Thompson. Wemby has 2 points, 2 boards and an assist, but the Rockets lead 14-9 midway through the opening quarter. Tune in on Amazon Prime to check out the action!
COMIN’ THROUGH 💪 pic.twitter.com/T8x59FvCty
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) November 8, 2025
7:39 PM / NOVEMBER 7, 2025
Poster alert in Orlando
Anthony Black explodes through contact for the tough slam, giving him 6 points in 6 minutes of play. Orlando leads Boston 35-24 with 58.0 seconds remaining in the first.
Anthony Black with AUTHORITY 🔨
Magic rip off a 28-7 run vs. the C’s at home!
🆚 BOS-ORL • East Group B
🏆 @emirates NBA Cup
📺 NBA League Pass: https://t.co/YhJDJcRFqF pic.twitter.com/nMEtx8enqm
— NBA (@NBA) November 8, 2025
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) November 8, 2025
7:33 PM / NOVEMBER 7, 2025
Sarr’s spin class in session
Alex Sarr shakes 2024-25 Defensive Player of the Year Evan Mobley for the tough turning fadeaway. The 2024 No. 2 overall pick is doing a bit of everything for the Wizards, putting up 6 points, 2 boards, 2 assists, one steal and one block.
🌪️ Alex 🌪️ pic.twitter.com/j14GYmFlIm
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) November 8, 2025
Evan Mobley and Sam Merrill have 6 points apiece, while Darius Garland has 5 points and 2 assists in his second game of 2025-26. Cleveland is leading Washington 29-22 with less than three minutes remaining in the first quarter.
7:25 PM / NOVEMBER 7, 2025
The Minott mash
Josh Minott punishes the rim on the oop from Jaylen Brown. The first-year Celtic leads Boston early with 5 points, but they trail 24-14 with 4:51 to go in the first.
JB➡️Minott 😤 pic.twitter.com/r5Wo5A12BF
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) November 8, 2025
7:17 PM / NOVEMBER 7, 2025
Teamwork makes the Magic work
Paolo Banchero gets this beautiful break started for Orlando with the rejection. He’s got 2 points, 3 rebounds, 2 dimes and that block to help the Magic take a 17-12 lead over the Celtics in the first quarter.
Paolo Banchero block.
Wendell Carter Jr. slam.
Two-way play to open the scoring in Celtics-Magic!
🆚 BOS-ORL • East Group B
🏆 @emirates NBA Cup
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— NBA (@NBA) November 8, 2025
7:08 PM / NOVEMBER 7, 2025
Ant-Man is art
Anthony Edwards looks to get back in a groove following a five-game absence due to a hamstring injury. He put up 15 points (5-13 FG, 3-7 3PM, 2-3 FT), 2 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 steals in his first game back during Minnesota’s 137-114 loss to the Knicks on Wednesday.
BUCKET. pic.twitter.com/kWPstkYrUx
— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) November 8, 2025
Nice catch, Ant! 👏
Edwards getting loose ahead of @emirates NBA Cup action as only he does!
🆚 UTA-MIN • West Group A
🏆 @emirates NBA Cup
⏳ 8pm/et on NBA League Pass pic.twitter.com/QxHDaO3Lj5
— NBA (@NBA) November 8, 2025
6:58 PM / NOVEMBER 7, 2025
Rockets going for 6th straight W
Kevin Durant leads Houston in scoring (24.0 points per game) and blocks (1.0) as the head of the NBA’s top offense (124.7 PPG). Victor Wembanyama (25.6 points, 12.9 rebounds, 4.1 blocks) anchors the second-best defense for the Spurs.
You don’t want to miss these two Western Conference contenders go head-to-head, starting at 7:30 on Amazon Prime!
KD, ROCKETS SEEK 6TH W IN A ROW 🍿
Watch Durant get loose as the Rockets visit Wemby’s Spurs for their @emirates NBA Cup West Group C debut!
HOU-SAS I 7:30 PM ET | Prime
(music by @unitedmasters) https://t.co/WT80sncGQU
— NBA (@NBA) November 7, 2025
6:51 PM / NOVEMBER 7, 2025
Magic set for Cup opener
Jalen Suggs, Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner and the rest of the Magic get loose ahead of their Emirates NBA Cup debut. Jaylen Brown and the Celtics will try to move to 2-0 in East Group B after defeating the Philadelphia Sixers in their opener on Halloween.
pregame for NBA Cup game one🪄 pic.twitter.com/Wqb6zedhpO
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) November 7, 2025
6:45 PM / NOVEMBER 7, 2025
Porziņģis locking in
Kristaps Porziņģis warms up for the Hawks’ second game of Cup Group Play in East’s Group A. Atlanta is hosting the Toronto Raptors tonight, who are also 1-0 to start the tournament.
Unicorn balance 🧘♂️ pic.twitter.com/oTFmWGISge
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) November 7, 2025
6:35 PM / NOVEMBER 7, 2025
Giannis ready for Bucks’ Cup opener
Giannis Antetokounmpo arrives for Milwaukee’s 2025 Emirates NBA Cup debut. He and the Bucks start their title defense at home tonight against the Chicago Bulls.
Giannis this season: 32.3 PPG, 12.6 RPG, 6.3 APG… and 5 30+ PT games 😤
The two-time Kia MVP arrives as the Bucks look to defend their @emirates NBA Cup title!
🆚 CHI-MIL • East Group C
🏆 @emirates NBA Cup
⏳ 8pm/et on NBA League Pass pic.twitter.com/9NVHYBWWBp
— NBA (@NBA) November 7, 2025
6:25 PM / NOVEMBER 7, 2025
Wemby arrives in all leather
Victor Wembanyama dressed for the occasion ahead of the interstate Texas tilt between his San Antonio Spurs and the Houston Rockets. He’ll look to get back on track tonight after shooting a combined 9-for-28 from the field over his last two outings, both losses for the Spurs.
All leather, all business for Wemby tonight 😎
🆚 HOU-SAS • West Group C
🏆 @emirates NBA Cup
⌛️ 7:30pm/et on Prime pic.twitter.com/iwvAgFvJcv
— NBA (@NBA) November 7, 2025
6:10 PM / NOVEMBER 7, 2025
What we know about Friday night hoops
The second night of the Emirates NBA Cup begins tonight, with 22 teams in action across the league, including 14 that are making their Cup debuts. Here are the key dates and schedule of the tournament, with Group Play wrapping up on Friday, November 28.
Alperen Sengun is averaging 22.4 points, 9.9 rebounds, 7.3 assists and 1.6 steals for the Rockets this season.
The Houston Rockets and San Antonio Spurs will begin their chase of the 2025 Emirates NBA Cup in the first of two star-studded matchups on Amazon Prime. Both teams are 5-2 on the season, with the Rockets leading the NBA in scoring at 124.7 points per game.
The Celtics look to improve to 2-0 in Group Play as they visit the Magic, who will be playing in their Cup opener (7 ET, League Pass).
Cleveland (0-1 in Cup) is in Washington to take on the Wizards in their Cup debut (East Group A), and they’ll be aiming to snap a six-game losing streak in the process (7 ET, League Pass).
Both the Raptors and Hawks, who battle in Atlanta tonight (7:30 ET, League Pass), are 1-0 in East’s Group A, while the Pistons and Nets square off in their Cup openers in Brooklyn (7:30 ET, League Pass).
A red-hot Bulls (1-0 in Cup) squad led by Josh Giddey are in Milwaukee to take on 2024’s Emirates NBA Cup champions (8 ET, League Pass) in Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks (0-0).
Anthony Edwards, who scored 15 in his return from a hamstring injury on Wednesday night, leads the Timberwolves in their Cup opener as they host Lauri Markkanen and the Utah Jazz (0-1 in Cup) tonight (8 ET, League Pass).
Golden State visits the Denver Nuggets (10 ET, Prime) in our national doubleheader night-cap, but they’ll be doing so without Stephen Curry (illness).
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder are in Sacramento to take on the Kings (10 ET, League Pass), with both teams making their Cup debuts this evening. Oklahoma City (8-1) is coming off their first loss of the season on Wednesday.
