Friday's Emirates NBA Cup group stage action showcased nine games, with several teams delivering standout performances while others endured close defeats or suffered blowout losses.
The San Antonio Spurs continued their commanding run in the NBA Cup, remaining unbeaten after a dominant 123-85 victory over the Golden State Warriors. The Warriors were without their star, Stephen Curry, who is sidelined for at least two weeks due to a right oblique tear. Stephon Castle stepped up for the Spurs, leading all scorers with a season-high 32 points, while Victor Wembanyama contributed a double-double performance with 12 points and 12 rebounds.
Despite a 40-point performance from two-time MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Oklahoma City Thunder could not
pull it off in the final moments. Gilgeous-Alexander narrowly missed a 21-foot jumper that could have secured the win against the LA Clippers. Instead, the Clippers captured their first NBA Cup group play victory, surviving a 113-112 thriller and handing the Thunder their third consecutive loss.
The Indiana Pacers secured their first NBA Cup win in dramatic fashion, edging out the defending champions, the New York Knicks, in a 106-104 contest. Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 19 points, while Aaron Nesmith added 18 points to seal their victory and improve their record to 1-1 in group play.
Here are the current NBA Cup standings.
2026-27 NBA Cup standings
Updated standings as of Saturday, Nov. 14:
Eastern Conference
Group A
- Orlando Magic (2-0)
- Detroit Pistons (1-0)
- Toronto Raptors (1-1)
- Brooklyn Nets (0-1)
- Milwaukee Bucks (0-2)
Group B
- Miami Heat (2-0)
- Cleveland Cavaliers (1-1)
- Indiana Pacers (1-1)
- Philadelphia 76ers (1-1)
- New York Knicks (0-2)
Group C
- Boston Celtics (2-0)
- Chicago Bulls (1-1)
- Atlanta Hawks (1-1)
- Washington Wizards (1-1)
- Charlotte Hornets (0-2)
Western Conference
Group A
- Dallas Mavericks (2-0)
- Denver Nuggets (1-0)
- Houston Rockets (1-1)
- Phoenix Suns (0-1)
- Utah Jazz (0-2)
Group B
- Minnesota Timberwolves (2-0)
- LA Clippers (1-1)
- Oklahoma City Thunder (1-1)
- Memphis Grizzlies (1-1)
- New Orleans Pelicans (0-2)
Group C
- San Antonio Spurs (2-0)
- Golden State Warriors (1-1)
- Los Angeles Lakers (1-1)
- Portland Trail Blazers (1-1)
- Sacramento Kings (0-2)
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: NBA Cup 2026 updated standings after Friday's group play games
