Emirates NBA Cup 2026

Emirates NBA Cup 2026: Live updates, highlights, scores and where to watch for Friday’s action

Luka Dončić and the Los Angeles Lakers host the Portland Trail Blazers in the nightcap.

Jerry Jiang, for NBA.com

The Portland Trail Blazers have the halftime lead over the Los Angeles Lakers.

Friday’s Emirates NBA Cup action started with the Cleveland Cavaliers snapping the Philadelphia 76ers’ 5-game win streak. The Portland Trail Blazers are leading the Los Angeles Lakers 60-53 at half time. Check out the rest of the second half on Prime Video.

Follow along for live updates, scores, highlights and standout performances throughout the night. 

What we know about Emirates NBA Cup group play, Nov. 6

  • Trae Young returns to Atlanta, as the Washington Wizards visit the Hawks (7 p.m. ET, League Pass) in East Group C
  • The East-leading Philadelphia 76ers are looking for their 6th straight win as LeBron James returns to Cleveland to face the Cavaliers (7:30 p.m. ET, Prime Video)
  • Luka Dončić (38.5 ppg) and the Lakers face the Portland Trail Blazers (6-1, best in the West). 
  • Dončić is on a historic heater, recording 35+ PTS, 5+ REB, 5+ AST and 5+ 3PM in six consecutive games, the longest such streak in NBA history. Dončić also became the fourth player in NBA history to reach 300+ PTS in his first eight games of a season, joining Michael Jordan, Wilt Chamberlain and Rick Barry. 
  • The Sixers’ starting five is starting to click on all cylinders. In their 126-107 win over the Chicago Bulls on Nov. 2, the starting lineup combined for 102 points, 33 rebounds and 33 assists. The Sixers are the only starting five this season to combine for at least 100+ points and 30+ assists in a game.

12:37 AM / NOV. 7

Reaves Keeps Lakers Momentum

Trail Blazers 91, Lakers 103. 5:25, 4Q. 

Austin Reaves nails his first 3-pointer of the night, and it came in good time as the Lakers push the lead back to 12. 

Reaves has 17 points on the night. Although he struggled early in the game, he found his rhythm by attacking the paint and getting easy looks. Reaves and Dončić are leading the NBA as a scoring duo in this early part of the year. 


12:29 AM / NOV. 7

Line It Up, Dame

Trail Blazers 89, Lakers 95. 7:18, 4Q. 

No lead is safe in today’s NBA. This game has already seen a 32-point swing. 

The Blazers are on a 10-0 run to cut the lead to six after Damian Lillard drills his fourth 3-pointer of the night. 


12:19 AM / NOV. 7

Area 51 In Full Effect

Spurs 102, Kings 88. 9:52, 4Q.

Traditionally, it’s a point guard who tosses the lob to the big man. 

All traditions go out the window when you have a 7’3” center who has the skills of a guard. Victor Wembanyama finds Stephon Castle, who completes the alley-oop. 

It also helps when you have a point guard who has insane hops like Castle.

My goodness.


12:15 AM / NOV. 7

A 20-Point Swing

Trail Blazers 75, Lakers 87. End 3Q.

The Lakers take full control of the third quarter thanks to Dončić going into takeover mode. 

He’s outscored the Blazers by himself, going for a scorching 20 points and shooting 6-for-12 from the field. The Lakers outscored the Blazers 34-15 in the quarter and forced the Blazers into committing 20 turnovers in the game.


11:56 PM / NOV. 6

Luka Dončić Takes Over

Trail Blazers 68, Lakers 73. 3:58, 3Q. 

It’s a 12-0 Lakers run as they tie the game at 68 apiece. 

Dončić has 31 points on the night. He uses the snake dribble from the Walker Kessler screen to find space and nail his third 3-pointer. Then, he gets the floater to go as the Lakers take the lead. 


11:38 PM / NOV. 6

Luka Has The Celebs Shook

Trail Blazers 60, Lakers 53. End 1H.  

Even Bruce Springsteen was shocked by this shot from Dončić. 

Check out the in-arena angle here.


11:23 PM / NOV. 6

LUKA WITH SOME MAGIC!

Trail Blazers 60, Lakers 53. End 1H.  

The Lakers end the first half with an 18-9 run thanks to a HUGE 3-pointer from Luka. 

After the defensive stop, the Magician gets around the screen and launches a 61-foot banker. 

Did anyone get déjà vu from his half-court heave from opening night? 

My goodness, Luka. 


11:14 PM / NOV. 6

Lakers Making A Late Run

Trail Blazers 53, Lakers 45. 2:55, 2Q.

Luka Dončić does what he does best: create something out of nothing. 

Despite being guarded under duress, Dončić goes to his signature step-back 3-pointer to cut the Blazers’ lead to 10. It’s just the Lakers’ second 3-pointer of the night, but it comes in huge.


11:01 PM / NOV. 6

The Timelord Stays True To His Nickname

Trail Blazers 51, Lakers 36. 5:34, 2Q

A pick-and-roll with Avdija finishes with a loud poster dunk from Robert Williams III. 

Deni’s floater game made Walker Kessler step up to respect the shot, which gives room for Williams to slow down time and throw it down with authority. 

A few possessions later, Williams throws it down again thanks to a nice dime from Jrue Holiday. Williams is making an impact early. 


10:56 PM / NOV. 6

It’s Dame Time

Trail Blazers 43, Lakers 30. 7:43, 2Q.  

30-foot shots are like breathing for Damian Lillard.

“Dame knows no range,” says Kevin Harlan on the call. 

He extends the Blazers’ lead to 43-30 and has 8 points already. The Blazers have already nailed 8 3-pointers in the game, shooting a blistering 50% right now. 


10:50 PM / NOV. 6

Blazers Strike First

Trail Blazers 29, Lakers 20. End 1Q.

Deni Avdija is getting things started with six first-quarter points. Every player who has played for the Blazers has scored.


10:47 PM / NOV. 6

Stephon Castle, Are You Kidding Me?!

Spurs 30, Kings 26. 2:28, 1Q.

Catches the pass on the roll, then jumps and spins in mid-air to find the shooter, Devin Vassell, for the bucket. 

Wow, take a bow, Castle. 


10:40 PM / NOV. 6

LaMelo Stays Patient & Nails The 3

Timberwolves 104, Pelicans 99. 2:34, 4Q.

This game is heating up as LaMelo Ball’s 3-pointer gives the Timberwolves the lead. He’s up to 22 points and 3 3-pointers on the night. 

Four Wolves are in double figures as they lead 104-99.


10:30 PM / NOV. 6

Toumani Takes Off

Trail Blazers 26, Lakers 15. 1:21, 1Q.

Toumani Camara starts the nightcap with a statement. He blows by his defender and throws down a massive dunk. 

Wow.

The Blazers have caught fire from beyond the arc with 6 3-pointers as they have an 11-point lead.


10:15 PM / NOV. 6

A Pair Of Raptors Have Career Nights

Raptors 97, Bucks 95. 7:39, 4Q.

Two Raptors are doing it all as Alijah Martin drops a career-high 24 points (9-for-11 FG) and Jamal Shead dishes out a career-high 15 assists and counting. 

Martin already has a championship on his resumé with the Florida Gators in 2025; can he get another one with the Raptors in the Emirates NBA Cup? 


10:10 PM / NOV. 6

All Fun In The Land

Cavaliers 119, Sixers 95. 

A half-court challenge? No problem. 

Just call up these two fans. They won big money thanks to their half-court heave (back-to-back, mind you).

The good vibes continued as the Cavaliers cruised to a wire-to-wire victory over the Sixers. Seven Cavs finished in double figures, led by a combined 45 points from Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley. 

Mitchell also had eight assists and Mario Hezonja had a double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds. 

The Cavaliers snap the Sixers’ 5-game win streak with tonight’s win. In Cup play, the Cavaliers move to 1-0.


10:00 PM / NOV. 6

The Mavs Duo Are Showing Off Their Skills

Mavericks 98, Jazz 84. 8:34, 4Q.

First, it’s Cooper with the double-clutch dunk. Then, it’s Kyrie with the super tough layup, showing why he’s the captain of the Jelly Fam. 

Flagg had the highest-scoring quarter of his season with 15 PTS (4-7 FG) in the 3Q and 19 points in the game.


9:50 PM / NOV. 6

Cavs Are Letting ‘Em Know

Cavs 104, Sixers 82. 5:46, 4Q

The Cavs are rolling and have extended their biggest lead of the game to 23 points. Mobley and Mitchell have combined for 44 points to lead the Cavaliers. 

During one of the timeouts, two Cavaliers fans made a half-court shot. Clearly, that hot shooting carried over to the team as they’re now shooting 45.6% from the field. 


9:34 PM / NOV. 6

It’s A Circus In Dallas

Mavericks 87, Jazz 73. 1:00, 3Q. 

The Mavericks are on a 10-0 run over the last 2:58. 

This wild shot by P.J. Washington Jr. didn’t count, but maybe it brought some good luck in the game. He’s having a game with 23 points. 

Rookie Morez Johnson Jr. has recorded his first career double-double with 11 points and 12 rebounds.


9:34 PM / NOV. 6

Mitchell With A Major Highlight

Cavaliers 91, Sixers 74. End 3Q. 

The Cavaliers push back their lead to 17, thanks to Mitchell’s heroics. He shows off his patented step-back 3-pointer under pressure.

He has 20 points, 8 assists and 6 rebounds as the final frame gets underway. 


9:33 PM / NOV. 6

A Masterpiece from JT

Celtics 119, Hornets 80.

34 points. 8 rebounds. 9 assists. 5 3PM.

Tatum looks like his old self as he and the Celtics get another win in Group Play. Tatum is starting to look comfortable.


9:23 PM / NOV. 6

Ajay’s Heating Up

Thunder 71, Grizzlies 49. End 1H

Ajay Mitchell has the highest-scoring half of his career with 21 PTS (9-11 FG) and counting in the first half. 

The Thunder guards were feeling it in the first half with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has 17 points and Jared McCain adds 14 of his own.


9:12 PM / NOV. 6

Here Come The Sixers

Cavs 66, Sixers 63. 8:45, 3Q. 

Don’t look now, but the Sixers are climbing back.  They cut the 16-point lead to three thanks to Edgecombe’s dunk. He now has 19 points in the game. 

Joel Embiid and LeBron James are a combined 1-for-14 from the field, but the Sixers are coming back. They’ve done it on the defensive end, as they’ve held the Cavaliers to just under 41% field goal shooting. 


8:53 PM / NOV. 6

Oh My, Daniel Gafford

Jazz 45, Mavs 44. 4:57, 2Q

Daniel Gafford gets the rejection on one end and throws down a huge dunk!

The Mavericks and Jazz are currently battling in West Group A. 


8:53 PM / NOV. 6

Zion’s Half-court Lob

Timberwolves 44, Pelicans 43. 5:17, 2Q

In West Group B, Zion Williamson tosses a half-court dime to Trey Murphy III, who knows what to do with it. 

Murphy has 8 points and Williamson has four assists as West Group B action heats up. 


8:53 PM / NOV. 6

Cooper Does It All

Jazz 45, Mavs 44. 4:57, 2Q

Gets the steal and save. Tosses the dime to Kyrie Irving in one motion and flies in for the putback. 

Cooper does it all in this sequence as he’s up to six assists already.

Earlier this week, NBA.com’s Shaun Powell dives into what makes Flagg so unique.

Flagg’s unique talents lets him to develop his playmaking ability, much like Irving. That’s why the duo works so well together. In his rookie season, then-head coach Jason Kidd experimented with Flagg at the point guard to work on his decision making.

That came in clutch on this sequence.


8:51 PM / NOV. 6

LaMelo Dances With His Handles

Timberwolves 44, Pelicans 43. 5:17, 2Q

LaMelo shows off his crafty handles with the hesitation. 

It always seems like he has the ball on a string. Back in his Chino Hills days, LaMelo would rack up millions of views with his ankle breakers. That part of his game is serving him well in the league.

8:48 PM / NOV. 6

Cavs Withstand Sixers Rally

Cavs 62, Sixers 54. End 1H 

Edgecombe posted the second-highest-scoring quarter of his career with 15 PTS (6-8 FG) in the second quarter. However, Evan Mobley gets hot and has 15 points at half the Cavaliers to keep their lead heading into the locker room.


8:27 PM / NOV. 6

Celtics Nailing Away 3’s

Celtics 72, Hornets 43. 8:52, 3Q. 

The Celtics’ 17 3 PM in the first half were the most by any team in any half since Boston had 17 in the first half on 4/10/26. Tatum has 5 3-pointers on the night, while Derrick White has 4 3-pointers. 


8:25 PM / NOV. 6

Sixers Chipping Away

Cavs 49, Sixers 43. 2Q, 4:57

Sophomore guard VJ Edgecombe is leading the Sixers’ rally, as he’s finding his rhythm with 9 second-quarter points.

A dunk from Jabari Walker cuts the lead to 7. They’re on an 11-2 run.

A wild sequence that saw three turnovers total ends with an Edgecombe dunk. The Cavs lead is now down to six.

8:14 PM / NOV. 6 

Spida With The Vision

Cavs 33, Sixers 22. End 1Q

Donovan Mitchell’s Cavaliers finish the first quarter strong as they lead by 11. 

Spida’s one of three dimes in the quarter came in fancy fashion.

8:12 PM / NOV. 6 

Tatum’s On One Right Now

Celtics 70, Hornets 39. End 1H

Jayson Tatum reached 5+ 3 PM in a half for the first time since 12/21/24. He finished the first half with 24 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists. Derrick White posted his highest-scoring half of the season with 18 PTS in the first half. 

8:02 PM / NOV. 6 

NAW’s On Fire As He Makes History

Hawks 66, Wizards 59. End 1H

With his 3rd 3 PM, Nickeil Alexander-Walker becomes the first player in Hawks franchise history to total 40+ 3 PM over their first 10 games of the season. Last year’s Most Improved Player is up to 16 points in the first half as his Hawks have the first-half lead. 

7:49 PM / NOV. 6

The Web Is Working

Cavs 11, Sixers 2. 7:55, 1Q 

The Cleveland Cavaliers are off to a hot start to the game, getting their baskets in transition and early offense. 

Led by their leader, Donovan “Spida” Mitchell (6 PTS), the Cavs are figuring things out.

7:45 PM / NOV. 6

The Iconic Chalk Toss Means Game Time

Sixers. Cavs. Pregame

LeBron James makes his return to Cleveland and does his iconic chalk toss as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers. 

Check out the iconic pregame routine here. 


7:41 PM / NOV. 6 

Maxey’s Feeling Loose Pregame

Sixers, Cavs. Pregame. 

They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. 

Well, Tyrese Maxey certainly agrees as he imitates LeBron James’ iconic chalk toss as part of his pre-game routine. 

Tune in now as two of the East’s contenders are clashing live on Prime. 

7:39 PM / NOV. 6 

JT’s On A Heater

Celtics 40, Hornets 20. End 1Q.

Jayson Tatum, who was featured on this week’s MVP Ladder, shows why as he’s on a torrid start to this game. 

In the first quarter alone, he’s up to 18 points (6-for-11 FG), 3 rebounds, 2 assists and 3 3-pointers. This was Tatum’s highest-scoring quarter since March 2025.

7:10 PM / NOV. 6 

Welcome Back To ATL, Trae

Wizards 30, Hawks 28 

Trae Young returns to Atlanta, where he spent the first seven years of his NBA career. 

Now with the Washington Wizards, he scores his first points as a visiting member with his patented floater. 

Trae’s team is on a 20-8 run over the last 4:35.


5:46 PM / NOV. 6 

DOUBLEHEADER ON PRIME

Friday’s 2026 Emirates NBA Cup action on Prime begins with the East-leading Philadelphia 76ers visiting the Cleveland Cavaliers. LeBron James returns to his old stomping grounds to face Donovan Mitchell and James Harden. 

In the second half of the doubleheader, the West-leading Portland Trail Blazers face the Los Angeles Lakers. Luka Dončić is on a torrid scoring stretch to start the season and will take on Damian Lillard’s Blazers, who are 6-1 this season.

5:00 PM / NOV. 6

EMIRATES NBA CUP: 101

Here’s Friday’s 9-game schedule. 

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