The Emirates NBA Cup 2024 commenced on Nov 12, a multi-stage competition involving all 30 NBA teams. It will conclude on Dec 17 and the champion will be declared, as fans will enjoy the on-court play during the matches. After a Tuesday that saw some enthralling victories and some losses, the stage is all set for Nov 15. Let’s look at the detailed preview of all the matches that will take place on Friday.
Note: Viewers in the UK can stream the Emirates NBA Cup on League Pass.
Emirates NBA Cup: Groups and Standings
East: Group A
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | DIFF | PTS |
| Orlando Magic | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | 0 | +25 | 114 |
| New York Knicks | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | 0 | +12 | 111 |
| Philadelphia 76ers | 0 | 1 | .000 | 1 | -12 | 99 |
| Charlotte Hornets | 0 | 1 | .000 | 1 | -25 | 89 |
| Brooklyn Nets | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 |
East: Group B
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | DIFF | PTS |
| Milwaukee Bucks | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | 0 | +14 | 99 |
| Detroit Pistons | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | 0 | +2 | 123 |
| Miami Heat | 0 | 1 | .000 | 1 | -2 | 121 |
| Toronto Raptors | 0 | 1 | .000 | 1 | -14 | 85 |
| Indiana Pacers | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 |
East: Group C
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | DIFF | PTS |
| Atlanta Hawks | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | 0 | +1 | 117 |
| Boston Celtics | 0 | 1 | .000 | 1 | -1 | 116 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Chicago Bulls | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Washington Wizards | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 |
West: Group A
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | DIFF | PTS |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LA Clippers | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sacramento Kings | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Houston Rockets | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Portland Trail Blazers | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
West: Group B
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | DIFF | PTS |
| Phoenix Suns | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | 0 | +8 | 120 |
| Utah Jazz | 0 | 1 | .000 | 1 | -8 | 112 |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 |
| San Antonio Spurs | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 |
West: Group C
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | DIFF | PTS |
| Denver Nuggets | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Mavericks | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Golden State Warriors | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Memphis Grizzlies | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Emirates NBA Cup: 15th Nov Schedule
After an action-packed start to the Emirates NBA Cup, 15th Nov brings with it more playoffs that fans are eagerly awaiting. As some of the most iconic basketball giants clash on Friday, let’s look at the detailed schedule along with the past stats of the teams.
Miami Heat vs Indiana Pacers
East Group B | 7 PM ET
Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
Last spring, the Indiana Pacers and Miami Heat were locked in a tight battle for the final guaranteed playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. A crucial two-point victory by the Pacers over the Heat on April 7 secured the No. 6 seed for Indiana. This upcoming basketball game is the first of a two-game series between the teams in Indiana, but only this first game will count towards the Cup.
Last Matchups
- Apr 8, 2024: Heat 115-117 Pacers
- Dec 3, 2023: Pacers 144-129 Heat
- Dec 1, 2023: Pacers 132-142 Heat
- Feb 9, 2023: Pacers 111-116 Heat
- Dec 24, 2022: Pacers 111-108 Heat
Season averages per game
| Miami Heat | Stats | Indiana Pacers |
| 105.5 | PTS | 109 |
| 42 | REB | 36.3 |
| 28.5 | AST | 29.3 |
| 6.5 | STL | 8.7 |
| 7 | BLK | 6 |
| 12 | TO | 16.3 |
| 42.9 | FG% | 48.8 |
| 36.8 | 3P% | 26.9 |
| 73.7 | FT% | 73.4 |
| 43 | PTS IN THE PAINT | 56 |
| 8.5 | 2ND CHANCE PTS | 11 |
| 18 | FASTBREAK PTS | 12.7 |
Philadelphia 76ers vs Orlando Magic
East Group A | 7 PM ET
Kia Center, Orlando, FL
Last season, Philadelphia swept the season series against Orlando, winning each game by an average margin of 15.7 points. As the Magic aim to become a contender in the East, facing a longtime playoff team like the 76ers, who have made the playoffs for seven consecutive seasons, will be a valuable early test.
Last Matchups
- Apr 13, 2024: Magic 113-125 76ers
- Jan 20, 2024: 76ers 124-109 Magic
- Dec 28, 2023: 76ers 112-92 Magic
- Feb 2, 2023: Magic 94-105 76ers
- Jan 31, 2023: Magic 119-109 76ers
Season averages per game
| Philadelphia 76ers | Stats | Orlando Magic |
| 108.7 | PTS | 105.1 |
| 39.8 | REB | 43.5 |
| 19.7 | AST | 24.1 |
| 8.7 | STL | 9.3 |
| 4 | BLK | 6 |
| 13.7 | TO | 14.4 |
| 41.9 | FG% | 42.2 |
| 33.0 | 3P% | 30.4 |
| 76.3 | FT% | 75.4 |
| 43 | PTS IN THE PAINT | 42 |
| 15 | 2ND CHANCE PTS | 13.4 |
| 11.2 | FASTBREAK PTS | 12.6 |
Detroit Pistons vs Toronto Raptors
East Group B | 7 PM ET
Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON
The Raptors, revamped after trading Anunoby and Siakam, will debut their new core of Barnes, Quickley, and Barrett this season. However, Barnes’ orbital fracture will sideline him for at least three weeks, impacting early Group Play games. Meanwhile, the Pistons, stacked with young talent including Cade Cunningham, have bolstered their roster with veterans Harris, Hardaway Jr., and Beasley under new coach Bickerstaff.
Last Matchups
- Mar 14, 2024: Raptors 104-113 Pistons
- Dec 31, 2023: Raptors 127-129 Pistons
- Nov 20, 2023: Pistons 113-142 Raptors
- Mar 25, 2023: Pistons 97-118 Raptors
- Feb 25, 2023: Raptors 95-91 Pistons
Season averages per game
| Detroit Pistons | Stats | Toronto Raptors |
| 109.3 | PTS | 107.3 |
| 41.3 | REB | 46 |
| 24.7 | AST | 26.3 |
| 4.3 | STL | 9.3 |
| 4.7 | BLK | 7.7 |
| 16 | TO | 21.3 |
| 46.3 | FG% | 44.4 |
| 34.6 | 3P% | 33.7 |
| 80.6 | FT% | 79.5 |
| 46.7 | PTS IN THE PAINT | 50 |
| 13.7 | 2ND CHANCE PTS | 19.3 |
| 15 | FASTBREAK PTS | 18.3 |
Washington Wizards vs Atlanta Hawks
East Group C | 7:30 PM ET
State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA
Atlanta, fresh off a disappointing season, drafted Zaccharie Risacher, No. 1 overall and traded Murray to New Orleans. Washington, on the other hand, after an unhappy season, selected Alex Sarr, No. 2 overall and added three more first-round picks. These two French talents, Risacher and Sarr, will face off in Group Play.
Last Matchups
- Oct 31, 2024: Hawks 120-133 Wizards
- Oct 29, 2024: Wizards 121-119 Hawks
- Jan 14, 2024: Wizards 127-99 Hawks
- Jan 1, 2024: Hawks 130-126 Wizards
- Nov 26, 2023: Hawks 136-108 Wizards
Season averages per game
| Washington Wizards | Stats | Atlanta Hawks |
| 113.7 | PTS | 115.9 |
| 42.8 | REB | 42.8 |
| 26.7 | AST | 27.4 |
| 8 | STL | 10.1 |
| 6.8 | BLK | 5.1 |
| 13.3 | TO | 15 |
| 44.1 | FG% | 46.5 |
| 31.8 | 3P% | 34.7 |
| 82.0 | FT% | 78.2 |
| 50.3 | PTS IN THE PAINT | 52.7 |
| 13.7 | 2ND CHANCE PTS | 15.6 |
| 22 | FASTBREAK PTS | 14.3 |
Chicago Bulls vs Cleveland Cavaliers
East Group C | 7:30 PM ET
Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland, OH
The Bulls, after consecutive Play-In Tournament exits, revamped their roster with Giddey and Buzelis. The Cavs, coming off a deep playoff run, retained their core, hired Atkinson, and aim for improved health to challenge for the East’s top tier.
Last Matchups
- Feb 29, 2024: Cavaliers 123-132 Bulls
- Feb 15, 2024: Bulls 105-108 Cavaliers
- Jan 16, 2024: Bulls 91-109 Cavaliers
- Dec 24, 2023: Cavaliers 109-95 Bulls
- Feb 12, 2023: Bulls 89-97 Cavaliers
Season averages per game
| Chicago Bulls | Stats | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| 114.8 | PTS | 122.7 |
| 46.8 | REB | 41.4 |
| 28.3 | AST | 28.7 |
| 7.2 | STL | 9.5 |
| 3.8 | BLK | 5.6 |
| 15.6 | TO | 12.5 |
| 45.5 | FG% | 52.8 |
| 37.0 | 3P% | 42.2 |
| 75.2 | FT% | 75.3 |
| 45.4 | PTS IN THE PAINT | 53.8 |
| 12.5 | 2ND CHANCE PTS | 11.3 |
| 16 | FASTBREAK PTS | 18.4 |
Brooklyn Nets vs New York Knicks
East Group A | 7:30 PM ET
Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
The Nets and Knicks, long-time rivals, added a new chapter to their rivalry this season with their first trade in over 40 years. Bridges, a former Villanova star, crossed the borough line from Brooklyn to Manhattan.
Last Matchups
- Apr 13, 2024: Nets 107-111 Knicks
- Mar 23, 2024: Nets 93-105 Knicks
- Jan 24, 2024: Knicks 108-103 Nets
- Dec 21, 2023: Knicks 121-102 Nets
- Mar 2, 2023: Nets 118-142 Knicks
Season averages per game
| Brooklyn Nets | Stats | New York Knicks |
| 116 | PTS | 109 |
| 43 | REB | 34 |
| 21 | AST | 20 |
| 8 | STL | 2 |
| 6 | BLK | 3 |
| 17 | TO | 11 |
| 44.0 | FG% | 55.1 |
| 39.5 | 3P% | 36.7 |
| 76.0 | FT% | 75.0 |
| 40 | PTS IN THE PAINT | 42 |
| 17 | 2ND CHANCE PTS | 13 |
| 14 | FASTBREAK PTS | 4 |
Los Angeles Lakers vs San Antonio Spurs
West Group B | 7:30 PM ET
Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, TX
Every LeBron vs. Wembanyama matchup is a spectacle. Last season, Wembanyama averaged impressive numbers against L.A., including 23.3 points, 12.7 rebounds, 4.3 blocks, and 3.3 steals. The Lakers, missing Davis in their sole loss to San Antonio, will be eager to bag a victory.
Last Matchups
- Feb 24, 2024: Spurs 118-123 Lakers
- Dec 16, 2023: Lakers 115-129 Spurs
- Dec 14, 2023: Lakers 122-119 Spurs
- Jan 26, 2023: Spurs 104-113 Lakers
- Nov 27, 2022: Lakers 143-138 Spurs
Season averages per game
| Los Angeles Lakers | Stats | San Antonio Spurs |
| 115.8 | PTS | 103.6 |
| 42.2 | REB | 48.8 |
| 26.6 | AST | 24.4 |
| 7.2 | STL | 8.2 |
| 4.4 | BLK | 6.2 |
| 13.8 | TO | 17.2 |
| 47.8 | FG% | 43.8 |
| 35.1 | 3P% | 32.1 |
| 80.6 | FT% | 80.7 |
| 56 | PTS IN THE PAINT | 48.4 |
| 12.2 | 2ND CHANCE PTS | 11.2 |
| 19 | FASTBREAK PTS | 12.8 |
LA Clippers vs Houston Rockets
West Group A | 8 PM ET
Toyota Center, Houston, TX
Harden’s former team, the Rockets, once again found themselves on the wrong end of a thrilling matchup against their star guard. In a game reminiscent of last season, Harden’s clutch four-point play sealed the deal for the Clippers. Since leaving Houston, Harden has a strong 5-2 record against the Rockets, averaging impressive numbers.
Last Matchups
- Apr 15, 2024: Rockets 116-105 Clippers
- Mar 7, 2024: Clippers 122-116 Rockets
- Nov 18, 2023: Rockets 100-106 Clippers
- Jan 16, 2023: Rockets 100-121 Clippers
- Nov 15, 2022: Clippers 122-106 Rockets
Season averages per game
| LA Clippers | Stats | Houston Rockets |
| 109.1 | PTS | 113.8 |
| 45.4 | REB | 47.3 |
| 26.5 | AST | 22.1 |
| 8.8 | STL | 7.8 |
| 4.5 | BLK | 4.3 |
| 16.1 | TO | 10.9 |
| 47.1 | FG% | 43.7 |
| 36.6 | 3P% | 32.7 |
| 73.1 | FT% | 76.2 |
| 52 | PTS IN THE PAINT | 50.8 |
| 14 | 2ND CHANCE PTS | 18.8 |
| 17 | FASTBREAK PTS | 15.3 |
Denver Nuggets vs New Orleans Pelicans
West Group C | 8 PM ET
Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA
The Nuggets, fresh off their 2023 title, lost key players Brown and Caldwell-Pope but added Westbrook and Šarić to support Jokić and Murray. The Pelicans, after a promising season, lost Williamson to injury. Murray’s addition raises their ceiling, but injuries remain a significant concern.
Last Matchups
- Jan 13, 2024: Pelicans 113-125 Nuggets
- Nov 18, 2023: Nuggets 110-115 Pelicans
- Nov 7, 2023: Pelicans 116-134 Nuggets
- Mar 31, 2023: Pelicans 107-88 Nuggets
- Feb 1, 2023: Pelicans 113-122 Nuggets
Pheonix Suns vs Oklahoma City Thunder
West Group B | 8 PM ET
Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK
The Thunder prevailed over the Suns last season, sweeping the series despite Durant and Beal’s combined 45 points per game. Gilgeous-Alexander’s impressive 35 points per game on efficient shooting proved decisive, especially with Booker limited to just one game.
Last Matchups
- Mar 30, 2024: Suns 103-128 Thunder
- Mar 4, 2024: Thunder 118-110 Suns
- Nov 13, 2023: Thunder 111-99 Suns
- Apr 3, 2023: Suns 128-118 Thunder
- Mar 20, 2023: Suns 120-124 Thunder
Season averages per game
| Pheonix Suns | Stats | Oklahoma City Thunder |
| 114.4 | PTS | 113.3 |
| 44.9 | REB | 45 |
| 27 | AST | 25.3 |
| 7.4 | STL | 13.1 |
| 6.3 | BLK | 7.4 |
| 13.9 | TO | 11.7 |
| 47.1 | FG% | 46.0 |
| 37.7 | 3P% | 34.8 |
| 80.4 | FT% | 78.6 |
| 41.1 | PTS IN THE PAINT | 48.9 |
| 9.3 | 2ND CHANCE PTS | 13.4 |
| 17.6 | FASTBREAK PTS | 15.1 |
Memphis Grizzlies vs Golden State Warriors
West Group C | 10 PM ET
Chase Center, San Francisco, CA
In 2022, the Warriors defeated the Grizzlies in the Western Conference Semifinals, ending Memphis’s deepest playoff run to date. The Grizzlies aim to surpass that achievement this season.
Last Matchups
- Mar 21, 2024: Grizzlies 116-137 Warriors
- Feb 3, 2024: Warriors 121-101 Grizzlies
- Jan 16, 2023: Warriors 107-116 Grizzlies
- Mar 19, 2023: Warriors 119-133 Grizzlies
- Mar 10, 2023: Warriors 110-131 Grizzlies
Season averages per game
| Memphis Grizzlies | Stats | Golden State Warriors |
| 118.2 | PTS | 119.8 |
| 46.7 | REB | 48 |
| 30 | AST | 31.6 |
| 7.5 | STL | 11.6 |
| 5.5 | BLK | 6.8 |
| 15.8 | TO | 14.2 |
| 47.8 | FG% | 47.6 |
| 34.1 | 3P% | 39.1 |
| 73.3 | FT% | 75.0 |
| 58.7 | PTS IN THE PAINT | 50 |
| 16 | 2ND CHANCE PTS | 18 |
| 16.8 | FASTBREAK PTS | 19.2 |
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Sacramento Kings
West Group A | 10 PM ET
Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, CA
Last season, the Timberwolves had a chance to clinch their group with a home win against the Kings. However, Fox’s impressive 36-point, 12-assist performance led the Kings to a 124-111 victory, despite Edwards’ 35-point effort. The Kings remained undefeated and clinched the group.
Last Matchups
- Oct 25, 2024: Timberwolves 117-115 Kings
- Mar 2, 2024: Kings 124-120 Timberwolves
- Dec 24, 2023: Timberwolves 110-98 Kings
- Nov 25, 2023: Kings 124-111 Timberwolves
- Mar 28, 2023: Timberwolves 119-115 Kings
Season averages per game
| Minnesota Timberwolves | Stats | Sacramento Kings |
| 110.7 | PTS | 121 |
| 43.3 | REB | 35 |
| 23.3 | AST | 26.5 |
| 5.3 | STL | 9.5 |
| 3.7 | BLK | 3.5 |
| 14.7 | TO | 11.5 |
| 45.3 | FG% | 48.8 |
| 36.7 | 3P% | 35.6 |
| 78.6 | FT% | 83.3 |
| 40 | PTS IN THE PAINT | 49 |
| 17 | 2ND CHANCE PTS | 10 |
| 10.7 | FASTBREAK PTS | 23.5 |
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