Standings for the East and West as we head into our final night of Group Play in the Emirates NBA Cup.
Enjoy the best of Friday’s 11-game slate with the NBA.com live blog, featuring all of the meaningful moments, performances, observations, news, notes and highlights.
Final Scores
Charlotte Hornets 123, Chicago Bulls 116
Indiana Pacers 119, Washington Wizards 86
Philadelphia 76ers 115, Brooklyn Nets 103
Atlanta Hawks 130, Cleveland Cavaliers 123
Orlando Magic 112, Detroit Pistons 109
New York Knicks 118, Milwaukee Bucks 109
Oklahoma City Thunder 123, Phoenix Suns 119
San Antonio Spurs 139, Denver Nuggets 136
Utah Jazz 128, Sacramento Kings 119
Memphis Grizzlies 112, Los Angeles Clippers 107
12:36 AM / NOVEMBER 29, 2025
Emirates NBA Cup Update!
Check out the Group winners and Wild Cards for the East and West.
SUNS CLINCH WEST WILD CARD🏆
With the tiebreaker over Memphis, the Suns have now clinched the West Wild Card. They advance to the Knockout Rounds of the Emirates NBA Cup!
East Group A: Raptors
East Group B: Magic
East Group C: Knicks
East Wild Card: Heat
West Group A:…
— NBA (@NBA) November 29, 2025
12:33 AM / NOVEMBER 29, 2025
Jazz top Kings in Cup finale
Keyonte George leads Utah with 31 points and four made 3s, adding 5 rebounds, 6 assists and one block in Utah’s 128-119 win. Lauri Markkanen tallies 28 points and 7 boards, while Brice Sensabaugh drops 20 points, 3 boards, one steal and one block off the Jazz bench.
“I give all credit to my teammates and coaches, putting me in the right spots… We work so hard in between these games, it feels good for us to get this win.”
With 20 points off the bench, Brice gets the mic with @_thelaurengreen for tonight’s #WalkoffInterview 🎤 pic.twitter.com/9fzCgM1zhV
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) November 29, 2025
Russell Westbrook finishes with a triple-double in the losing effort for the Kings (16 points, 12 rebounds, 14 assists, 4 steals).
12:23 AM / NOVEMBER 29, 2025
Reaves putting on a show in LA
Austin Reaves sets up Klay Thompson before breaking him down for a tough scoop finish at the rim. He’s up to a game-high 38 points on 12-for-15 shooting (6-8 3PM).
Austin Reaves dancing his way for 2!
HE’S UP TO 35 POINTS.
🏆 DAL-LAL • West Group B
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— NBA (@NBA) November 29, 2025
Eight Mavericks are in double figures scoring, led by P.J. Washington and Naji Marshall with 16 points apiece. Cooper Flagg has 13 points, 7 boards, 10 assists and 3 steals, but the Mavs trail the Lakers 117-110 with 5:54 left in the game (Prime Video).
12:16 AM / NOVEMBER 29, 2025
Grizz dominating second half
Memphis is outscoring the Clippers 58-37 over the final two quarters, giving the Grizzlies a 108-102 lead with 40.7 seconds left in the contest.
Wrap around & finish 😮💨
🐻 with an 8 point lead late in the 4th‼️ pic.twitter.com/Z5yYq8Zj4g
— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) November 29, 2025
“WET BALL FROM KAWHI” 🗣️
He’s got 32 points in 24 minutes! pic.twitter.com/uHcxHPzvlL
— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) November 29, 2025
12:04 AM / NOVEMBER 29, 2025
SGA takes over in 4th
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drops 37 points (10-20 FG, 3-5 3PM, 14-17 FT), 3 rebounds, 8 assists and a steal in 36 minutes, leading OKC to a 123-119 victory over the Suns.
Back-to-back OKC 3s extends their lead!
SGA: 33 PTS, 3-5 3PM
Wallace: 14 PTS, 2-3 3PM
🏆 Winner clinches West Group A@emirates NBA Cup on NBA League Pass pic.twitter.com/K4ltBsxq4o
— NBA (@NBA) November 29, 2025
Jalen Williams posts 11 points, 4 rebounds, 8 assists, 2 steals and a block across 29 minutes in his season debut. The Thunder move to 19-1 on the campaign and win West Group A, advancing to the Knockout Rounds.
It’s LOUD in @PaycomCenter 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/kxWBfw3cEN
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) November 29, 2025
Devin Booker tallies 21 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists, while Collin Gillespie sets a new career-high with 24 points and 6 made 3s.
Collin Gillespie so far tonight:
🔥 24 PTS (Career High)
🔥 9-16 FG
🔥 6 3PM (Career High)
🔥 4 AST
🔥 3 REB
🔥 1 STL pic.twitter.com/eqMVKGDQFn
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) November 29, 2025
11:56 PM / NOVEMBER 28, 2025
AD trying to get going
Anthony Davis knocks down a couple shots in the third quarter, giving him 10 points to go along with 4 boards, 4 assists and a block in 20 minutes.
AD gettin’ buckets🪣 pic.twitter.com/0zLYbtTkbi
— Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) November 29, 2025
Austin Reaves has the hot hand for LA, pouring in a game-high 28 points on 9-for-12 shooting and 6-for-8 from 3. The Lakers lead the Mavs 93-90 with 1:39 left in the third quarter on Prime Video!
11:51 PM / NOVEMBER 28, 2025
Jazz in control of Kings
Brice Sensabaugh cooks with 20 points off the Utah bench, while Keyonte George (27 points) and Lauri Markkanen (26 points) lead the starters. The Jazz have a 115-99 lead with 3:50 remaining in the contest.
Brice with a cool 18 on the night so far 🥶#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/NX3VRuyguj
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) November 29, 2025
Zach LaVine has a game-high 30 points, and Russell Westbrook is on the verge of a triple-double with 14 points, 9 boards, 11 assists and 4 steals.
bank is open for Keeg pic.twitter.com/uILRHCXRl1
— Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) November 29, 2025
11:42 PM / NOVEMBER 28, 2025
Nuggets-Spurs dueling for West Group C
Denver has led by as much as 18 points, but this Group C finale has been back and forth all night. Eleven ties and 20 lead changes highlight this battle to advance to the Knockout Rounds next week.
Tim Hardaway Jr. extends Denver’s lead!
… and he’s FIRED UP about it!
🏆 Winner clinches West Group C@emirates NBA Cup on NBA League Pass pic.twitter.com/7ail74tPjO
— NBA (@NBA) November 29, 2025
San Antonio now leads 121-119 with 5:05 left in the contest.
11:37 PM / NOVEMBER 28, 2025
Kawhi can’t be stopped
Kawhi Leonard hits another tough middy to give him a game-high 24 points in only 19 minutes. James Harden has been stellar as well, dropping 21 points (4-8 3PM), 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 steals.
Knock ’em down, Kawhi 🖐️ pic.twitter.com/D4fGIzBFXr
— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) November 29, 2025
Vince Williams, Jr. leads the Grizzlies with 14 points and 4 assists, while Zach Edey has chipped in 3 points, 15 boards, 2 assists and 2 blocks.
11:33 PM / NOVEMBER 28, 2025
Suns fighting back against Thunder
After trailing by as many as 15, Phoenix has trimmed the OKC lead to just five with 9 minutes remaining in the contest, 97-92. Winner takes West Group A, live on League Pass!
Ended the 3rd with back-to-back-to-back-to-back 3s 💪 pic.twitter.com/WZ6Ih2keii
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) November 29, 2025
11:27 PM / NOVEMBER 28, 2025
Luka magic at work
Luka Dončić knocks down one of two triples in the first half, giving him 18 points, 2 rebounds and 4 assists in almost 20 minutes. Austin Reaves leads the Lakers in scoring (19 points) and rebounds (5) while shooting 6-for-8 from the field and 3-fo4 from long range.
Bird’s-eye view of some Luka magic 🪄
🏆 DAL-LAL • West Group B
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— NBA (@NBA) November 29, 2025
P.J. Washington and Max Christie have 11 points apiece to lead the Mavericks, as Dallas holds a 62-60 edge through the first two quarters. Don’t miss the second half coming up on Prime Video.
Cooper Flagg with a pair of TOUGH buckets!
DAL leads LAL by 2 at the break.
🏆 DAL-LAL • West Group B
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— NBA (@NBA) November 29, 2025
11:18 PM / NOVEMBER 28, 2025
Keyonte cocks WAY back
Keyonte George takes his frustrations out on the rim to give him a game-high 20 points. The Jazz lead the Kings 75-68 with 4:15 remaining in the third quarter.
KEYONTE GEORGE OH MY GOODNESS 😱
Utah leads by 6 in the 3Q at home.
🆚 SAC-UTA • West Group A
🏆 @emirates NBA Cup
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— NBA (@NBA) November 29, 2025
11:13 PM / NOVEMBER 28, 2025
Murray is cooking in Denver
Jamal Murray has a game-high 29 points and four made 3s to go along with 3 boards and 6 assists in 25 minutes.
BLUE. ARROW. ACTIVATED. pic.twitter.com/4ZdxMAzrCb
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) November 29, 2025
Julian Champagnie leads San Antonio with 22 points and 7 rebounds, but the Spurs trail the Nuggets 98-90 with 4:06 to go in the third quarter. West Group C is on the line on League Pass!
11:07 PM / NOVEMBER 28, 2025
Thunder starting to click
Jalen Williams is right back to his versatile and athletic finishes in his season debut. He’s doing a bit of everything, tallying 8 points, 3 boards, 7 assists, 2 steals and a block.
Exhibited below: LOCKDOWN defense 🔒 pic.twitter.com/IeBIphJI2x
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) November 29, 2025
Chet Holmgren leads OKC in scoring (22) and rebounding (7) as they hold a 75-65 lead over the Suns with 5:07 left in the third quarter.
https://x.com/okcthunder/status/1994616145161146413?s=20
10:59 PM / NOVEMBER 28, 2025
Jazz playing a different sport
Jusuf Nurkić launches the TD pass to Keyonte George for the easy bucket. George is contributing everywhere, tallying 12 points, 4 boards, 4 assists and one block, while Lauri Markkanen leads Utah with 19 points.
all that football yesterday got Nurk feelin’ inspired 😏 pic.twitter.com/tnclbZiWDY
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) November 29, 2025
Zach LaVine (16 points) and Keegan Murray (14 points) are the only Kings in double figures, as they trail the Jazz 64-57 early in the third.
10:51 PM / NOVEMBER 28, 2025
Kawhi in his lab for 2
Kawhi Leonard is on fire to start the Clippers’ West Group B matchup with the Grizzlies. He’s got a game-high 18 points on 7-for-11 shooting in 12 minutes.
Kawhi is the midrange master 🎯 https://t.co/HbCdfMttR1 pic.twitter.com/Tdc9s08AoU
— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) November 29, 2025
The Lakers have already clinched West’s Group B, but the Clips have a chance to advance as a Wild Card to the Knockout Rounds next week with a big win tonight.
HE REALLY SAID: 👉🪣
THIS SHOT IS CRAZY, KAWHI!?! pic.twitter.com/GzwiKDXhQN
— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) November 29, 2025
10:45 PM / NOVEMBER 28, 2025
Jokić powering Nuggets to halftime lead
Nikola Jokić drops 10 points, 4 boards and 6 assists through 17 first-quarter minutes. Jamal Murray is pacing the Nuggets, though, scoring a game-high 18 points on 6-for-10 shooting.
PRECISE BTB FROM NIKOLA pic.twitter.com/oChFKwHjBb
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) November 29, 2025
Devin Vassell leads San Antonio with 14 points, while De’Aaron Fox adds 7 points, 6 dimes, one steal and one block. The Spurs trail the Nuggets 74-59 at halftime.
10:39 PM / NOVEMBER 28, 2025
Pure cinema in LA
Luka Dončić serves up the easy dish to LeBron James to get the Lakers on the board.
🍿🍿🍿 pic.twitter.com/Zs7WCi4Y1u
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) November 29, 2025
Anthony Davis returns the favor for the Mavericks on the other end, giving him 2 points, 2 boards and a block early. Dallas trails the Lakers 17-16 with 2:49 to go in the opening quarter on Prime Video!
10:35 PM / NOVEMBER 28, 2025
Magic advance to Knockout Rounds
Anthony Black comes up with a clutch block to seal the W for Orlando after an impressive attempt from Cade Cunningham (39 points, 13 rebounds, 11 assists) and the Pistons.
ANTHONY BLACK’S SWAT SEALS ORL’S W!
MAGIC CLINCH EAST GROUP B & ADVANCE TO THE KNOCKOUT ROUNDS 👏 pic.twitter.com/Ok7LqWoLhM
— NBA (@NBA) November 29, 2025
Black finishes with 16 points, 4 boards, 4 assists, 3 steals and the game-winning swat. Desmond Bane drops 37 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 blocks and a steal in 39 minutes.
10:28 PM / NOVEMBER 28, 2025
Brunson drops 37 in W
Jalen Brunson leads the Knicks to a 118-109 win over Giannis Antetokounmpo (30 points, 15 rebounds, 8 assists) and the Bucks. New York’s captain drops 37 points on 12-for-21 shooting (4-6 3PM, 9-10 FT) with 5 assists.
JB on a mission 😤 pic.twitter.com/r73vRe3pxE
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) November 29, 2025
New York secures the No. 3 seed for the Emirates NBA Cup Knockout Rounds!
Eastern Conference seeds for the @emirates NBA Cup Knockout Rounds ⬇️
▪️ The No. 4 Heat will play the No. 1 Magic in Orlando
▪️ The No. 3 Knicks will play the No. 2 Raptors in Toronto pic.twitter.com/eXs3Pp20HR
— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) November 29, 2025
10:22 PM / NOVEMBER 28, 2025
Welcome back, J-Dub!
Jalen Williams takes off for an easy slam in his first game of the 2025-26 season. He’s got 2 points, 4 dimes, one rebound and one steal in 12 minutes of action so far.
😤 https://t.co/QyjCi6ZHPH pic.twitter.com/Xtp7VXwD6I
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) November 29, 2025
Devin Booker has 8 points in 12 minutes, and Jamaree Bouyea is providing a jolt of the Suns’ bench with a team-high 9 points. The Thunder hold a 41-35 lead midway through the second quarter on League Pass!
And oneeeee 🗣️
Book driving through all five defenders! pic.twitter.com/jteS4Bph1V
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) November 29, 2025
10:11 PM / NOVEMBER 28, 2025
Siakam leads way for Pacers
Pascal Siakam finishes Indiana’s 119-86 win with 24 points, 11 rebounds, 2 steals, one assist and one block, helping his squad snap a 3-game losing streak. Bennedict Mathurin tallies 20 points on 8-for-16 shooting with 3 made 3s in 34 minutes.
🎞️🎞️ https://t.co/YEYHnvpvj8 pic.twitter.com/RFvbzDYFgw
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) November 29, 2025
Both the Pacers and Wizards were eliminated from Cup contention before this contest. Alex Sarr was the high man for Washington with 24 points, 9 rebounds, 2 steals and 2 blocks.
10:07 PM / NOVEMBER 28, 2025
Giannis keeping Bucks alive
Giannis Antetokounmpo is up to 26 points, 14 rebounds, 7 assists and a steal, while Kyle Kuzma is a perfect 7-for-7 from the field (3-3 3PM) for 17 points in 25 minutes off the bench.
Giannis with the spin and the flush! pic.twitter.com/CNY6kgE2Zi
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) November 29, 2025
Milwaukee trails New York 104-102 with 3:37 left in the contest.
WE SEE YOU, JOSH ‼️ pic.twitter.com/HfV7XjVweT
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) November 29, 2025
10:04 PM / NOVEMBER 28, 2025
One-point game in Detroit!
Orlando holds a 110-109 lead with 15.4 seconds left. Turn this game on!
WE GOT FRANZ WAGNER pic.twitter.com/OrD8UBB38C
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) November 29, 2025
9:55 PM / NOVEMBER 28, 2025
Spida, Cavs rallying in 4th
Eight ties, 19 lead changes. This East Group A matchup has been a good one all night.
Donovan Mitchell has a game-high 42 points on 15-for-25 from the field and 6-11 from 3.
FIRE US UP. @jaylontyson steal ➡️ @spidadmitchell three. #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/xz0zCCJOCc
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) November 29, 2025
Jalen Johnson has another monster stat line, putting up 28 points, 9 rebounds, 10 assists and 2 steals. Spida ties it up at 123 with 1:24 remaining in the contest.
Dyson steal and Zacch SLAM 💥💥 pic.twitter.com/vg0uVutjcZ
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) November 29, 2025
Get to this game NOW!
9:38 PM / NOVEMBER 28, 2025
Brunson going to work at MSG
Jalen Brunson does it all himself for the tough finish, and he’s up to 31 points on 11-for-17 shooting with four made 3s. New York outscores Milwaukee 31-26 in the third, taking a 92-88 advantage to the fourth quarter.
The Knicks have to hold off the Bucks if they want to clinch East Group C.
Jalen Brunson with the crafty bucket!
He has a game-high 28 for the Knicks.
🏆 NYK clinches East Group C with a win@emirates NBA Cup on Prime pic.twitter.com/2kOI41TdmR
— NBA (@NBA) November 29, 2025
Giannis has 22 points (7-11 FG), 12 boards and 5 assists in just under 20 minutes of action.
Six triples and counting for AJ Green! pic.twitter.com/zhAvxOHPsd
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) November 29, 2025
9:30 PM / NOVEMBER 28, 2025
Pistons run the break flawlessly
Everyone gets involved for Detroit after the great save from Caris LeVert.
A little bit of everything in this Detroit possession!
🏆 Winner clinches East Group B@emirates NBA Cup on NBA League Pass pic.twitter.com/JOnvl4MksA
— NBA (@NBA) November 29, 2025
Cade Cunningham and Desmond Bane are going bucket for bucket in this one, as they each have a 30-piece through just three quarters of play.
Go(up and get it) Bitadze pic.twitter.com/vVEt0Qx1Rz
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) November 29, 2025
Orlando holds an 89-84 edge as we head to the fourth on League Pass.
9:25 PM / NOVEMBER 28, 2025
Hawks taking control in ATL
Jalen Johnson continues his impressive campaign with 22 points, 6 boards, 8 assists and a steal, and Nickeil Alexander-Walker is up to a team-high 25 points and four made 3s in 27 minutes.
Atlanta outscores Cleveland 37-28 in the third to take a 97-90 lead into the final frame.
JJ COMIN THROUGH 🚂 pic.twitter.com/dEzcisp8kL
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) November 29, 2025
Donovan Mitchell leads the Cavs with a game-high 26 points in 25 minutes, and Darius Garland has 13 points and 8 dimes.
👌 Deeg from downtownnnn! @dariusgarland22 | #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/HyNrsXGWmh
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) November 29, 2025
Tune in for the final 12 minutes on League Pass to see how this East Group A battle concludes!
9:13 PM / NOVEMBER 28, 2025
PG serves up the hockey assist
Paul George (14 points) and Tyrese Maxey (17 points) lead the way for Philly, as ten Sixers have scored at least 2 points. They have a 72-62 lead over Brooklyn with 5:10 remaining in the third quarter, live on League Pass.
let’s talk about this sequence! pic.twitter.com/PzMh4HX39h
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) November 29, 2025
8:53 PM / NOVEMBER 28, 2025
Bucks lead Knicks 62-61 at half
Giannis Antetokounmpo tallies 16 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists to help Milwaukee hold a slight edge over New York at the break. The Bucks are shooting 54.5% (12-22 3PM) from downtown through the first half.
Ryan Rollins lobs it. Greek Freak slams it!
16p & 10r in 13 minutes for Giannis.
🏆 NYK clinches East Group C with a win
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— NBA (@NBA) November 29, 2025
Jalen Brunson (15 points, 3 assists) and Josh Hart (13 points, 6 boards) lead the charge for the Knicks, who have brought it to within one after being down 12 at one point. Don’t miss the second half of this East Group C matchup on Prime Video!
O-M-ROBINSON 😤 pic.twitter.com/vHrZKzIXEi
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) November 29, 2025
8:47 PM / NOVEMBER 28, 2025
Bane unfazed by the contact
Desmond Bane leads all scorers with 21 points on 7-for-11 shooting, while Anthony Black has 12 points, 3 boards, 3 assists and 2 steals in 16 minutes as a reserve for Orlando.
Des thru contact 😤 pic.twitter.com/TlFfecYRmV
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) November 29, 2025
Cade Cunningham (18 points) is the only Piston in double figures, adding 8 rebounds and 5 assists in 18 minutes. The Magic have fought back after trailing by 13 in the first quarter, as they now lead Detroit 59-58 at halftime.
Cade Cunningham pushes the pace in transition & slams it home!
Cunningham up to 18 points for Detroit 👏
🆚 ORL-DET • East Group B
🏆 Winner clinches East Group B
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— NBA (@NBA) November 29, 2025
8:39 PM / NOVEMBER 28, 2025
Wizards-Pacers battling in Indy
Bub Carrington crosses his man and gets to the rack for an easy deuce. He’s got 6 points and 5 boards in 15 minutes off Washington’s bench. Alex Sarr leads the Wiz with 13 points on 4-for-9 shooting.
Right to left cross into the lefty lay. We see you BC 👀 pic.twitter.com/hy3y0R9Rem
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) November 29, 2025
Pascal Siakam is the high man for the Pacers with 17 points on 8-for-12 shooting, adding 6 rebounds and a game-best +21 in 17 minutes. Bennedict Mathurin has 10 points and 3 dimes, while T.J. McConnell adds 8 points and 6 assists in 12 minutes off the bench.
DIME ➡️ DUNK
T.J. McConnell goes fullcourt to Pascal Siakam who drops the hammer 🔨 pic.twitter.com/e3xYC257XH
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) November 29, 2025
8:28 PM / NOVEMBER 28, 2025
Blink and you’ll miss him
Josh Hart turns on the jets for the and-1. He leads all scorers with 13 points to go along with a team-high 5 boards. Jalen Brunson adds 11 points in 12 minutes.
Watch how quick Josh Hart gets down the floor…
He goes coast-to-coast for the and-1 opportunity!
🏆 NYK clinches East Group C with a win @emirates NBA Cup on Prime pic.twitter.com/Nx7iOKLVgF
— NBA (@NBA) November 29, 2025
Milwaukee holds a 50-40 lead over New York with 6:57 remaining before halftime.
Rollins block from behind.
Giannis no-look to Gary Harris for three.
What a sequence! pic.twitter.com/3XjHuhPHjR
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) November 29, 2025
8:19 PM / NOVEMBER 28, 2025
Poster alert in Atlanta!
De’Andre Hunter (7 points) explodes for a vicious one-hander against his former team in Atlanta. Donovan Mitchell leads Cleveland with 10 points, and the Cavs use a 12-0 run to cut the Hawks’ lead to 33-32 with 9:25 left in the second quarter.
DE’ANDRE HUNTER SAID: IT’S POSTER TIME 😮
🆚 CLE-ATL • East Group A
🏆 @emirates NBA Cup
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— NBA (@NBA) November 29, 2025
Mouhamed Gueye leads Atlanta with 10 points and 2 blocks off the bench.
🤯 DON NO-LOOK TO Q FOR THE TRIPLE! #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/SXAq8laTSA
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) November 29, 2025
8:16 PM / NOVEMBER 28, 2025
Bucks start hot from 3
Milwaukee, led by AJ Green with 12 points on 4-for-5 from 3-point range, knocks down 9-of-13 attempts from deep in the first quarter. Giannis has 6 points but was limited to just 6 minutes after picking up two quick fouls.
SCORCHING FROM DEEP.
We’re 8/12 from beyond the arc in the first quarter. pic.twitter.com/Y826ObwUZU
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) November 29, 2025
The Knicks close the quarter strong, trimming a 10-point deficit to just four after 12 minutes. Bucks lead 37-33 as we head to the second, live on Prime Video!
8:10 PM / NOVEMBER 28, 2025
Pistons look to start new win streak
Detroit is hoping to move to 2-0 versus Orlando on the season, and they’re holding a 33-23 lead with a minute left in the first.
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— NBA (@NBA) November 29, 2025
Cade Cunningham leads the Pistons with 10 points, while Desmond Bane matches him with 10 for Orlando.
Stew finds JD with the lob‼️ pic.twitter.com/p0jFT0ZmlC
— Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) November 29, 2025
8:06 PM / NOVEMBER 28, 2025
Sixers off and running in Brooklyn
Quentin Grimes has 4 points in 11 minutes in a start for Philadelphia tonight. Paul George and Andre Drummond have 7 points apiece, as the 76ers lead the Nets 31-23 after one quarter of play.
Q’s got hops! pic.twitter.com/gAAUiIk7oX
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) November 29, 2025
Nic Claxton leads Brooklyn with 6 points on 3-for-4 shooting.
7:58 PM / NOVEMBER 28, 2025
Matas stuffs it with authority
Matas Buzelis rises and punishes two Hornets at the rim. He has 3 points, 2 assists and a steal as the Bulls lead the Hornets 24-21 with 2:44 left in the first quarter.
Meet me at the rim 🔨 https://t.co/3kq12nqImI pic.twitter.com/6EzCZ2nNf7
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) November 29, 2025
Tune in live on League Pass!
7:52 PM / NOVEMBER 28, 2025
Giannis is BACK
Milwaukee fans have certainly missed this from Giannis Antetokounmpo over the last four games.
Giannis’ first bucket back is an alley-oop! pic.twitter.com/lRCglKcEqg
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) November 29, 2025
He’s started out hot with 6 points, 5 boards and 3 dimes in just five minutes, as the Bucks and Knicks are underway on Prime Video at Madison Square Garden!
When Giannis gets downhill… he’s hard to stop!
He’s got 6 early for Milwaukee 😤
🏆 NYK clinches East Group C with a win
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— NBA (@NBA) November 29, 2025
7:28 PM / NOVEMBER 28, 2025
Cup-clinching scenarios in the East
The NBA on Prime crew breaks down Emirates NBA Cup scenarios for the Eastern Conference tonight.
MAJOR STAKES UP FOR GRABS TONIGHT 🍿
MIL/NYK tips off at 7:30pm/et on Prime: https://t.co/Fb4m5Fiiln https://t.co/xV62K05j4o
— NBA (@NBA) November 29, 2025
7:23 PM / NOVEMBER 28, 2025
Clowney on the rise in Year 3
Brooklyn’s Noah Clowney has been steadily improving during his three years in the league, culminating in a career-best 31 points in a 113-100 loss to the Knicks on Monday. He’s scored at least 12 points in 10 of his last 11 outings.
fresh off a career-high 31 🔥
keep hoopin, @NoahClowney pic.twitter.com/JvyqlR78WC
— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) November 29, 2025
The Nets host Tyrese Maxey and the 76ers tonight at 7:30 ET on League Pass!
7:10 PM / NOVEMBER 28, 2025
Cavs healthy for last night of Group Play
Cleveland gets their trio of starters back in Darius Garland, De’Andre Hunter and Jarrett Allen, all of whom missed the Cavs’ 110-99 loss to the Raptors last Monday.
FIRST FIVE IN ATL.
Carver Financial Services | #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/sWpd0qF4Kt
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) November 28, 2025
Click on the ‘Starting 5’ and/or ‘2025 Emirates NBA Cup’ links above for an in-depth look at how Cleveland can secure a Wild Card berth.
6:45 PM / NOVEMBER 28, 2025
We’ve got you covered for an 11-game Emirates NBA Cup night!
Jalen Williams (wrist) will make his 2025-26 season debut when the Thunder host the Suns tonight at 9:30 ET on League Pass.
We have 11 Emirates NBA Cup games on the docket as team’s prepare for their final chance to advance to the Knockout Rounds. Six spots are up for grabs between 12 squads, as the Toronto Raptors and 2023 NBA Cup Champion Los Angeles Lakers are the only two to punch their tickets so far.
The Bucks and Knicks square off in a battle between 2-1 Cup contenders to start Prime Video’s doubleheader (7:30 ET).
Giannis Antetokounmpo is set to make his return to Milwaukee’s starting lineup after missing their last four games. The Bucks are currently in the midst of a six-game losing streak.
GREEK FREAK HOOPS TONIGHT 😤
He makes his return for the @Bucks for the 1st time since 11/17!
🆚 MIL-NYK • East Group C
🏆 @emirates NBA Cup
⏳ 7:30pm/et on Prime pic.twitter.com/0sVchaVYWZ
— NBA (@NBA) November 28, 2025
In the second marquee matchup, Anthony Davis (calf strain) returns from a near month-long absence to help the struggling Mavericks take on his former Lakers (10 ET) in LA.
AD RETURNS TO LA TONIGHT 👀
In 6 seasons with the Lakers…
▪️ 2x Kia NBA All-Defensive First Team.
▪️ 2x Kia NBA All-NBA First Team.
▪️ 4x NBA All-Star.
▪️ 2020 NBA Champion.
▪️ 2023 @emirates NBA Cup Champion.
🏆 DAL/LAL • West Group B I 10pm/et on Prime pic.twitter.com/VSSDdYvewd
— NBA (@NBA) November 28, 2025
Luka Dončić is coming off dropping 43 points, nine rebounds and 13 assists in LA’s 135-118 victory over the Clippers on Tuesday. The Lakers clinched West Group B after moving to 3-0 with a +36 point differential.
The Thunder, fresh off improving to 18-1 with a 113-105 win over Minnesota on Wednesday, will go for an 11th consecutive win tonight when Devin Booker and the Suns come to town. OKC became just the sixth team in NBA history to begin a season with such a record.
Oh, and they’ll be getting 2024-25 All-Star and All-NBA Third Team forward Jalen Williams back, who’s making his season debut tonight following offseason surgery on his right wrist.
J-Dub averaged 21.6 points, 5.3 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 1.6 steals across 69 games last year. His presence should only make the league-best Thunder even more formidable.
There’s plenty on the line tonight, so make sure to stay locked in with us as we bring you the best moments from around the NBA!
Here are tonight’s matchups:
- Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Atlanta Hawks, 7:30 ET
- Philadelphia 76ers vs. Brooklyn Nets, 7:30 ET
- Chicago Bulls vs. Charlotte Hornets, 7:30 ET
- Orlando Magic vs. Detroit Pistons, 7:30 ET
- Washington Wizards vs. Indiana Pacers, 7:30 ET
- Milwaukee Bucks vs. New York Knicks, 7:30 ET (Prime Video)
- Phoenix Suns vs. Oklahoma City Thunder, 9:30 ET
- San Antonio Spurs vs. Denver Nuggets, 9:30 ET
- Sacramento Kings vs. Utah Jazz, 9:30 ET
- Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Lakers, 10 ET (Prime Video)
- Memphis Grizzlies vs. LA Clippers, 10 ET
