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The groups are set for the Emirates NBA Cup 2025.
All 30 teams have been randomly drawn into groups of five within their conference based on win-loss records from the 2024-25 regular season. Beginning Oct. 31 and continuing through Nov. 28, each team will play four Group Play games on designated “Cup Nights” – one game against each opponent in its group, with two games at home and two on the road.
Eight teams will advance to the Knockout Rounds: the team with the best standing in Group Play games in each of the six groups and one “wild card” team from each conference. The wild card will be the team from each conference with the best record in Group Play games that finished second in its group.
The groups are available below.
Western Conference
West Group A | Group Preview
- Oklahoma City Thunder
- Minnesota Timberwolves
- Sacramento Kings
- Phoenix Suns
- Utah Jazz
West Group B | Group Preview
- Los Angeles Lakers
- LA Clippers
- Memphis Grizzlies
- Dallas Mavericks
- New Orleans Pelicans
West Group C | Group Preview
- Houston Rockets
- Denver Nuggets
- Golden State Warriors
- Portland Trail Blazers
- San Antonio Spurs
Eastern Conference
East Group A | Group Preview
- Cleveland Cavaliers
- Indiana Pacers
- Atlanta Hawks
- Toronto Raptors
- Washington Wizards
East Group B | Group Preview
- Boston Celtics
- Detroit Pistons
- Orlando Magic
- Brooklyn Nets
- Philadelphia 76ers
East Group C | Group Preview
- New York Knicks
- Milwaukee Bucks
- Chicago Bulls
- Miami Heat
- Charlotte Hornets
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