The NBA Cup 2025 returns to center stage with a format that blends the intensity of the regular season with the atmosphere of a knockout tournament. As teams move through the group stage and inch closer to the final bracket, every game carries extra weight – not only shaping standings but also testing depth, chemistry, and the ability to perform under pressure.
Still a young competition but already a showcase of elite competitiveness, the NBA Cup promises another edition full of storylines, surprises, and matchups that could influence the rest of the 2025 campaign.
NBA Cup 2025 Group stage standings
East Group A
- Toronto Raptors (4-0)*
- Atlanta Hawks (2-2)
- Cleveland Cavaliers (2-2)
- Indiana Pacers (1-3)
- Washington Wizards (1-3)
East Group B
- Orlando Magic (4-0)*
- Boston Celtics (2-2)
- Detroit Pistons (2-2)
- Philadelphia 76ers (1-3)
- Brooklyn Nets (1-3)
East Group C
- New York Knicks (3-1)*
- Miami Heat (3-1)*
- Milwaukee Bucks (2-2)
- Charlotte Hornets (1-3)
- Chicago Bulls (1-3)
West Group A
- Oklahoma City Thunder (4-0)*
- Phoenix Suns (3-1)*
- Minnesota Timberwolves (2-2)
- Utah Jazz (1-3)
- Sacramento Kings (0-4)
West Group B
- Los Angeles Lakers (4-0)*
- Memphis Grizzlies (3-1)
- Los Angeles Clippers (2-2)
- Dallas Mavericks (1-3)
- New Orleans Pelicans (0-4)
West Group C
- San Antonio Spurs (3-1)*
- Denver Nuggets (2-2)
- Houston Rockets (2-2)
- Portland Trail Blazers (2-2)
- Golden State Warriors (1-3)
* indicates a team that advanced to the playoffs
NBA Cup 2025 Quarterfinals: Schedule and Results
- Miami Heat at Orlando Magic, Tuesday, Dec. 9, 6 p.m. ET
- New York Knicks at Toronto Raptors, Tuesday, Dec. 9, 8:30 p.m. ET
- Phoenix Suns at Oklahoma City Thunder, Wednesday, Dec. 10, 7:30 p.m. ET
- San Antonio Spurs at Los Angeles Lakers, Wednesday, Dec. 10, 10 p.m. ET
NBA Cup 2025 Semifinals: Schedule
- Saturday, Dec. 13 at 5:30 p.m. ET
- Saturday, Dec. 13 at 9 p.m. ET
NBA Cup 2025 Final: Schedule
- Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 8:30 p.m. ET at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada
Where to watch the NBA Cup 2025?
All games will be available to stream live on Amazon Prime Video worldwide.
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