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Knockout Rounds of Emirates NBA Cup set following final night of Group Play on Friday

Group Play in the Emirates NBA Cup wraps up with 6 teams clinching spots, as OKC moves to 19-1 after winning their 11th straight.

NBA.com Staff

Devin Vassell scored a season-high 33 points with 7 made 3s to lead San Antonio’s 139-136 comeback win over Denver.

Enjoy the best of Friday’s 11-game slate with the NBA.com live blog, featuring all of the meaningful moments, performances, observations, news, notes and highlights.

Final Scores

Charlotte Hornets 123, Chicago Bulls 116

Indiana Pacers 119, Washington Wizards 86

Philadelphia 76ers 115, Brooklyn Nets 103

Atlanta Hawks 130, Cleveland Cavaliers 123

Orlando Magic 112, Detroit Pistons 109

New York Knicks 118, Milwaukee Bucks 109

Oklahoma City Thunder 123, Phoenix Suns 119

San Antonio Spurs 139, Denver Nuggets 136

Utah Jazz 128, Sacramento Kings 119

Memphis Grizzlies 112, Los Angeles Clippers 107

Los Angeles Lakers 129, Dallas Mavericks 119

1:20 AM / NOVEMBER 29, 2025

What we know after Friday’s games:

  • Jalen Johnson notched a triple-double and his tenth straight game with 7+ assists in Atlanta’s 130-123 win over Cleveland.
  • Desmond Bane outdueled Cade Cunningham in the Magic’s 112-109 win against the Pistons to claim East Group B and advance to the Knockout Rounds. Orlando will host the Miami Heat next week.
  • Despite an unexpected return from Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jalen Brunson led the Knicks to a 118-109 victory to secure East Group C. New York will travel to face the Toronto Raptors next Tuesday.
  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tied Wilt Chamberlain for the second-longest streak of 20+ points with his 92nd such game in OKC’s 123-119 win over Phoenix. The Thunder won their 11th consecutive contest and the West’s Group A and No. 1 seed in the conference.
  • After trailing by as many as 18 points in the second half, the Spurs battled back to beat the Nuggets 139-136 and win West Group C.
  • The Lakers won their sixth straight contest by taking down the Mavericks, 129-119, led by Austin Reaves’ 38 points. Los Angeles earned the No. 2 seed in the West, and the right to host San Antonio in the Knockout Rounds next Wednesday.

1:00 AM / NOVEMBER 29, 2025

Friday’s Top Performers

Jalen Johnson tallies the fourth triple-double of his young career in the Hawks’ 130-123 win over the Cavs.

Cade Cunningham erupts for his 13th career triple-double and second on the season despite Detroit’s 112-109 loss to the Magic.

Desmond Bane explodes for a season- and Magic-high 37 points in 39 minutes.

12:58 AM / NOVEMBER 29, 2025

Lakers win 6th in a row

The Lakers improve to 4-0 in Emirates NBA Cup Group Play, earning them the No. 2 seed in the Knockout Rounds that begin next Tuesday.

Austin Reaves (38 points, 8 rebounds) and Luka Dončić (35 points, 11 assists) combine for 73 points in the 129-119 win over Anthony Davis (12 points, 3 blocks), Cooper Flagg (13 points, 11 assists) and the Mavericks.

12:51 AM / NOVEMBER 29, 2025

Emirates NBA Cup Update!

Check out the Quarterfinals schedule below:

Here’s the bracket for the Emirates NBA Cup Knockout Rounds, starting next Tuesday, Dec. 9!

12:33 AM / NOVEMBER 29, 2025

Jazz top Kings in Cup finale

Keyonte George leads Utah with 31 points and four made 3s, adding 5 rebounds, 6 assists and one block in Utah’s 128-119 win. Lauri Markkanen tallies 28 points and 7 boards, while Brice Sensabaugh drops 20 points, 3 boards, one steal and one block off the Jazz bench.

Russell Westbrook finishes with a triple-double in the losing effort for the Kings (16 points, 12 rebounds, 14 assists, 4 steals).

12:23 AM / NOVEMBER 29, 2025

Reaves putting on a show in LA

Austin Reaves sets up Klay Thompson before breaking him down for a tough scoop finish at the rim. He’s up to a game-high 38 points on 12-for-15 shooting (6-8 3PM).

Eight Mavericks are in double figures scoring, led by P.J. Washington and Naji Marshall with 16 points apiece. Cooper Flagg has 13 points, 7 boards, 10 assists and 3 steals, but the Mavs trail the Lakers 117-110 with 5:54 left in the game (Prime Video).

12:16 AM / NOVEMBER 29, 2025

Grizz dominating second half

Memphis is outscoring the Clippers 58-37 over the final two quarters, giving the Grizzlies a 108-102 lead with 40.7 seconds left in the contest.

12:04 AM / NOVEMBER 29, 2025

SGA takes over in 4th

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drops 37 points (10-20 FG, 3-5 3PM, 14-17 FT), 3 rebounds, 8 assists and a steal in 36 minutes, leading OKC to a 123-119 victory over the Suns.

Jalen Williams posts 11 points, 4 rebounds, 8 assists, 2 steals and a block across 29 minutes in his season debut. The Thunder move to 19-1 on the campaign and win West Group A, advancing to the Knockout Rounds.

Devin Booker tallies 21 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists, while Collin Gillespie sets a new career-high with 24 points and 6 made 3s.

11:56 PM / NOVEMBER 28, 2025

AD trying to get going

Anthony Davis knocks down a couple shots in the third quarter, giving him 10 points to go along with 4 boards, 4 assists and a block in 20 minutes.

Austin Reaves has the hot hand for LA, pouring in a game-high 28 points on 9-for-12 shooting and 6-for-8 from 3. The Lakers lead the Mavs 93-90 with 1:39 left in the third quarter on Prime Video!

11:51 PM / NOVEMBER 28, 2025

Jazz in control of Kings

Brice Sensabaugh cooks with 20 points off the Utah bench, while Keyonte George (27 points) and Lauri Markkanen (26 points) lead the starters. The Jazz have a 115-99 lead with 3:50 remaining in the contest.

Zach LaVine has a game-high 30 points, and Russell Westbrook is on the verge of a triple-double with 14 points, 9 boards, 11 assists and 4 steals.

11:42 PM / NOVEMBER 28, 2025

Nuggets-Spurs dueling for West Group C

Denver has led by as much as 18 points, but this Group C finale has been back and forth all night. Eleven ties and 20 lead changes highlight this battle to advance to the Knockout Rounds next week.

San Antonio now leads 121-119 with 5:05 left in the contest.

11:37 PM / NOVEMBER 28, 2025

Kawhi can’t be stopped

Kawhi Leonard hits another tough middy to give him a game-high 24 points in only 19 minutes. James Harden has been stellar as well, dropping 21 points (4-8 3PM), 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 steals.

Vince Williams, Jr. leads the Grizzlies with 14 points and 4 assists, while Zach Edey has chipped in 3 points, 15 boards, 2 assists and 2 blocks.

11:33 PM / NOVEMBER 28, 2025

Suns fighting back against Thunder

After trailing by as many as 15, Phoenix has trimmed the OKC lead to just five with 9 minutes remaining in the contest, 97-92. Winner takes West Group A, live on League Pass!

11:27 PM / NOVEMBER 28, 2025

Luka magic at work

Luka Dončić knocks down one of two triples in the first half, giving him 18 points, 2 rebounds and 4 assists in almost 20 minutes. Austin Reaves leads the Lakers in scoring (19 points) and rebounds (5) while shooting 6-for-8 from the field and 3-fo4 from long range.

P.J. Washington and Max Christie have 11 points apiece to lead the Mavericks, as Dallas holds a 62-60 edge through the first two quarters. Don’t miss the second half coming up on Prime Video.

11:18 PM / NOVEMBER 28, 2025

Keyonte cocks WAY back

Keyonte George takes his frustrations out on the rim to give him a game-high 20 points. The Jazz lead the Kings 75-68 with 4:15 remaining in the third quarter.

11:13 PM / NOVEMBER 28, 2025

Murray is cooking in Denver

Jamal Murray has a game-high 29 points and four made 3s to go along with 3 boards and 6 assists in 25 minutes.

Julian Champagnie leads San Antonio with 22 points and 7 rebounds, but the Spurs trail the Nuggets 98-90 with 4:06 to go in the third quarter. West Group C is on the line on League Pass!

11:07 PM / NOVEMBER 28, 2025

Thunder starting to click

Jalen Williams is right back to his versatile and athletic finishes in his season debut. He’s doing a bit of everything, tallying 8 points, 3 boards, 7 assists, 2 steals and a block.

Chet Holmgren leads OKC in scoring (22) and rebounding (7) as they hold a 75-65 lead over the Suns with 5:07 left in the third quarter.

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10:59 PM / NOVEMBER 28, 2025

Jazz playing a different sport

Jusuf Nurkić launches the TD pass to Keyonte George for the easy bucket. George is contributing everywhere, tallying 12 points, 4 boards, 4 assists and one block, while Lauri Markkanen leads Utah with 19 points.

Zach LaVine (16 points) and Keegan Murray (14 points) are the only Kings in double figures, as they trail the Jazz 64-57 early in the third.

10:51 PM / NOVEMBER 28, 2025

Kawhi in his lab for 2

Kawhi Leonard is on fire to start the Clippers’ West Group B matchup with the Grizzlies. He’s got a game-high 18 points on 7-for-11 shooting in 12 minutes.

The Lakers have already clinched West’s Group B, but the Clips have a chance to advance as a Wild Card to the Knockout Rounds next week with a big win tonight.

10:45 PM / NOVEMBER 28, 2025

Jokić powering Nuggets to halftime lead

Nikola Jokić drops 10 points, 4 boards and 6 assists through 17 first-quarter minutes. Jamal Murray is pacing the Nuggets, though, scoring a game-high 18 points on 6-for-10 shooting.

Devin Vassell leads San Antonio with 14 points, while De’Aaron Fox adds 7 points, 6 dimes, one steal and one block. The Spurs trail the Nuggets 74-59 at halftime.

10:39 PM / NOVEMBER 28, 2025

Pure cinema in LA

Luka Dončić serves up the easy dish to LeBron James to get the Lakers on the board.

Anthony Davis returns the favor for the Mavericks on the other end, giving him 2 points, 2 boards and a block early. Dallas trails the Lakers 17-16 with 2:49 to go in the opening quarter on Prime Video!

10:35 PM / NOVEMBER 28, 2025

Magic advance to Knockout Rounds

Anthony Black comes up with a clutch block to seal the W for Orlando after an impressive attempt from Cade Cunningham (39 points, 13 rebounds, 11 assists) and the Pistons.

Black finishes with 16 points, 4 boards, 4 assists, 3 steals and the game-winning swat. Desmond Bane drops 37 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 blocks and a steal in 39 minutes.

10:28 PM / NOVEMBER 28, 2025

Brunson drops 37 in W

Jalen Brunson leads the Knicks to a 118-109 win over Giannis Antetokounmpo (30 points, 15 rebounds, 8 assists) and the Bucks. New York’s captain drops 37 points on 12-for-21 shooting (4-6 3PM, 9-10 FT) with 5 assists.

New York secures the No. 3 seed for the Emirates NBA Cup Knockout Rounds!

10:22 PM / NOVEMBER 28, 2025

Welcome back, J-Dub!

Jalen Williams takes off for an easy slam in his first game of the 2025-26 season. He’s got 2 points, 4 dimes, one rebound and one steal in 12 minutes of action so far.

Devin Booker has 8 points in 12 minutes, and Jamaree Bouyea is providing a jolt of the Suns’ bench with a team-high 9 points. The Thunder hold a 41-35 lead midway through the second quarter on League Pass!

10:11 PM / NOVEMBER 28, 2025

Siakam leads way for Pacers

Pascal Siakam finishes Indiana’s 119-86 win with 24 points, 11 rebounds, 2 steals, one assist and one block, helping his squad snap a 3-game losing streak. Bennedict Mathurin tallies 20 points on 8-for-16 shooting with 3 made 3s in 34 minutes.

Both the Pacers and Wizards were eliminated from Cup contention before this contest. Alex Sarr was the high man for Washington with 24 points, 9 rebounds, 2 steals and 2 blocks.

10:07 PM / NOVEMBER 28, 2025

Giannis keeping Bucks alive

Giannis Antetokounmpo is up to 26 points, 14 rebounds, 7 assists and a steal, while Kyle Kuzma is a perfect 7-for-7 from the field (3-3 3PM) for 17 points in 25 minutes off the bench.

Milwaukee trails New York 104-102 with 3:37 left in the contest.

10:04 PM / NOVEMBER 28, 2025

One-point game in Detroit!

Orlando holds a 110-109 lead with 15.4 seconds left. Turn this game on!

9:55 PM / NOVEMBER 28, 2025

Spida, Cavs rallying in 4th

Eight ties, 19 lead changes. This East Group A matchup has been a good one all night.

Donovan Mitchell has a game-high 42 points on 15-for-25 from the field and 6-11 from 3.

Jalen Johnson has another monster stat line, putting up 28 points, 9 rebounds, 10 assists and 2 steals. Spida ties it up at 123 with 1:24 remaining in the contest.

Get to this game NOW!

9:38 PM / NOVEMBER 28, 2025

Brunson going to work at MSG

Jalen Brunson does it all himself for the tough finish, and he’s up to 31 points on 11-for-17 shooting with four made 3s. New York outscores Milwaukee 31-26 in the third, taking a 92-88 advantage to the fourth quarter.

The Knicks have to hold off the Bucks if they want to clinch East Group C.

Giannis has 22 points (7-11 FG), 12 boards and 5 assists in just under 20 minutes of action.

9:30 PM / NOVEMBER 28, 2025

Pistons run the break flawlessly

Everyone gets involved for Detroit after the great save from Caris LeVert.

Cade Cunningham and Desmond Bane are going bucket for bucket in this one, as they each have a 30-piece through just three quarters of play.

Orlando holds an 89-84 edge as we head to the fourth on League Pass.

9:25 PM / NOVEMBER 28, 2025

Hawks taking control in ATL

Jalen Johnson continues his impressive campaign with 22 points, 6 boards, 8 assists and a steal, and Nickeil Alexander-Walker is up to a team-high 25 points and four made 3s in 27 minutes.

Atlanta outscores Cleveland 37-28 in the third to take a 97-90 lead into the final frame.

Donovan Mitchell leads the Cavs with a game-high 26 points in 25 minutes, and Darius Garland has 13 points and 8 dimes.

Tune in for the final 12 minutes on League Pass to see how this East Group A battle concludes!

9:13 PM / NOVEMBER 28, 2025

PG serves up the hockey assist

Paul George (14 points) and Tyrese Maxey (17 points) lead the way for Philly, as ten Sixers have scored at least 2 points. They have a 72-62 lead over Brooklyn with 5:10 remaining in the third quarter, live on League Pass.

8:53 PM / NOVEMBER 28, 2025

Bucks lead Knicks 62-61 at half

Giannis Antetokounmpo tallies 16 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists to help Milwaukee hold a slight edge over New York at the break. The Bucks are shooting 54.5% (12-22 3PM) from downtown through the first half.

Jalen Brunson (15 points, 3 assists) and Josh Hart (13 points, 6 boards) lead the charge for the Knicks, who have brought it to within one after being down 12 at one point. Don’t miss the second half of this East Group C matchup on Prime Video!

8:47 PM / NOVEMBER 28, 2025

Bane unfazed by the contact

Desmond Bane leads all scorers with 21 points on 7-for-11 shooting, while Anthony Black has 12 points, 3 boards, 3 assists and 2 steals in 16 minutes as a reserve for Orlando.

Cade Cunningham (18 points) is the only Piston in double figures, adding 8 rebounds and 5 assists in 18 minutes. The Magic have fought back after trailing by 13 in the first quarter, as they now lead Detroit 59-58 at halftime.

8:39 PM / NOVEMBER 28, 2025

Wizards-Pacers battling in Indy

Bub Carrington crosses his man and gets to the rack for an easy deuce. He’s got 6 points and 5 boards in 15 minutes off Washington’s bench. Alex Sarr leads the Wiz with 13 points on 4-for-9 shooting.

Pascal Siakam is the high man for the Pacers with 17 points on 8-for-12 shooting, adding 6 rebounds and a game-best +21 in 17 minutes. Bennedict Mathurin has 10 points and 3 dimes, while T.J. McConnell adds 8 points and 6 assists in 12 minutes off the bench.

8:28 PM / NOVEMBER 28, 2025

Blink and you’ll miss him

Josh Hart turns on the jets for the and-1. He leads all scorers with 13 points to go along with a team-high 5 boards. Jalen Brunson adds 11 points in 12 minutes.

Milwaukee holds a 50-40 lead over New York with 6:57 remaining before halftime.

8:19 PM / NOVEMBER 28, 2025

Poster alert in Atlanta!

De’Andre Hunter (7 points) explodes for a vicious one-hander against his former team in Atlanta. Donovan Mitchell leads Cleveland with 10 points, and the Cavs use a 12-0 run to cut the Hawks’ lead to 33-32 with 9:25 left in the second quarter.

Mouhamed Gueye leads Atlanta with 10 points and 2 blocks off the bench.

8:16 PM / NOVEMBER 28, 2025

Bucks start hot from 3

Milwaukee, led by AJ Green with 12 points on 4-for-5 from 3-point range, knocks down 9-of-13 attempts from deep in the first quarter. Giannis has 6 points but was limited to just 6 minutes after picking up two quick fouls.

The Knicks close the quarter strong, trimming a 10-point deficit to just four after 12 minutes. Bucks lead 37-33 as we head to the second, live on Prime Video!

8:10 PM / NOVEMBER 28, 2025

Pistons look to start new win streak

Detroit is hoping to move to 2-0 versus Orlando on the season, and they’re holding a 33-23 lead with a minute left in the first.

Cade Cunningham leads the Pistons with 10 points, while Desmond Bane matches him with 10 for Orlando.

8:06 PM / NOVEMBER 28, 2025

Sixers off and running in Brooklyn

Quentin Grimes has 4 points in 11 minutes in a start for Philadelphia tonight. Paul George and Andre Drummond have 7 points apiece, as the 76ers lead the Nets 31-23 after one quarter of play.

Nic Claxton leads Brooklyn with 6 points on 3-for-4 shooting.

7:58 PM / NOVEMBER 28, 2025

Matas stuffs it with authority

Matas Buzelis rises and punishes two Hornets at the rim. He has 3 points, 2 assists and a steal as the Bulls lead the Hornets 24-21 with 2:44 left in the first quarter.

Tune in live on League Pass!

7:52 PM / NOVEMBER 28, 2025

Giannis is BACK

Milwaukee fans have certainly missed this from Giannis Antetokounmpo over the last four games.

He’s started out hot with 6 points, 5 boards and 3 dimes in just five minutes, as the Bucks and Knicks are underway on Prime Video at Madison Square Garden!

7:28 PM / NOVEMBER 28, 2025

Cup-clinching scenarios in the East

The NBA on Prime crew breaks down Emirates NBA Cup scenarios for the Eastern Conference tonight.

7:23 PM / NOVEMBER 28, 2025

Clowney on the rise in Year 3

Brooklyn’s Noah Clowney has been steadily improving during his three years in the league, culminating in a career-best 31 points in a 113-100 loss to the Knicks on Monday. He’s scored at least 12 points in 10 of his last 11 outings.

The Nets host Tyrese Maxey and the 76ers tonight at 7:30 ET on League Pass!

7:10 PM / NOVEMBER 28, 2025

Cavs healthy for last night of Group Play

Cleveland gets their trio of starters back in Darius Garland, De’Andre Hunter and Jarrett Allen, all of whom missed the Cavs’ 110-99 loss to the Raptors last Monday.

Click on the ‘Starting 5’ and/or ‘2025 Emirates NBA Cup’ links above for an in-depth look at how Cleveland can secure a Wild Card berth.

6:45 PM / NOVEMBER 28, 2025

We’ve got you covered for an 11-game Emirates NBA Cup night!

Jalen Williams (wrist) will make his 2025-26 season debut when the Thunder host the Suns tonight at 9:30 ET on League Pass.

We have 11 Emirates NBA Cup games on the docket as team’s prepare for their final chance to advance to the Knockout Rounds. Six spots are up for grabs between 12 squads, as the Toronto Raptors and 2023 NBA Cup Champion Los Angeles Lakers are the only two to punch their tickets so far.

The Bucks and Knicks square off in a battle between 2-1 Cup contenders to start Prime Video’s doubleheader (7:30 ET).

Giannis Antetokounmpo is set to make his return to Milwaukee’s starting lineup after missing their last four games. The Bucks are currently in the midst of a six-game losing streak.

In the second marquee matchup, Anthony Davis (calf strain) returns from a near month-long absence to help the struggling Mavericks take on his former Lakers (10 ET) in LA.

Luka Dončić is coming off dropping 43 points, nine rebounds and 13 assists in LA’s 135-118 victory over the Clippers on Tuesday. The Lakers clinched West Group B after moving to 3-0 with a +36 point differential.

The Thunder, fresh off improving to 18-1 with a 113-105 win over Minnesota on Wednesday, will go for an 11th consecutive win tonight when Devin Booker and the Suns come to town. OKC became just the sixth team in NBA history to begin a season with such a record.

Oh, and they’ll be getting 2024-25 All-Star and All-NBA Third Team forward Jalen Williams back, who’s making his season debut tonight following offseason surgery on his right wrist.

J-Dub averaged 21.6 points, 5.3 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 1.6 steals across 69 games last year. His presence should only make the league-best Thunder even more formidable.

There’s plenty on the line tonight, so make sure to stay locked in with us as we bring you the best moments from around the NBA!

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