Ten NBA teams open Emirates NBA Cup group play at 1-0
The gist
Ten teams, including the Pistons, Magic, Heat and Celtics, sit at 1-0 in the Emirates NBA Cup.
Five groups remain undecided and three can be clinched within two nights.
How it unfolded
- Oct 30, 2026The Emirates NBA Cup tipped off in NBA team markets, with Group Play games scheduled every Friday through November 27 and additional Cup Nights on November 24 and 25.
- recentlyThe Pistons, Magic, Heat, 76ers, Wizards, Celtics, Nuggets, Mavericks, Timberwolves and Warriors all sit at 1-0 in Cup play, according to a league post.
- recentlyThe NBA posted that five groups are still up for grabs and three can be clinched over the next two nights, listing Atlanta (1-1) against Washington (0-2).
Key terms
- Emirates NBA Cup
- An annual NBA tournament held during the regular season, split into group stage and knockout rounds.
Source: Wikipedia