Updated NBA Cup Group B standings
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After the Brooklyn Nets lost 105-98 at the Orlando Magic on Friday, here is where the Nets stand in NBA Cup Group play after Nov. 14.
All 30 NBA teams are randomly drawn into groups of six with other teams in their conference based on win/loss records from the previous season. The NBA Cup consists of two primary stages, group play and the knockout round.
Franz Wagner says turnovers “stalled us out” as the Orlando Magic beat the Brooklyn Nets 105–98 in NBA Cup play.
A trophy was placed in the middle of the deep blue court at American Airlines Center to symbolize the significance of the Mavericks’ first NBA Cup game at home. NBA Cup matchup or not, winning was the priority for the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Clippers.
Stephen Curry scored 49 points, including two free throws with 6.4 seconds left, lifting the Golden State Warriors to a 109-108 over the San Antonio Spurs on Fr
Three of the NBA’s biggest names have been doing it since the 2000s. James Harden, Kevin Durant, and Stephen Curry all had outstanding moments on Friday night. Durant has the easiest victory of the three with his Houston Rockets steamrolling over the Portland Trail Blazers. Durant added 30 points with ease against a team known for solid defense.
The Clippers went on to win 133-127 in double OT, so the call probably didn't change the end result. But it demonstrates the early stages of the arrival of automated officiating in the NBA — and in other pro sports as well, with robot umpires set to join MLB next season.
While Oklahoma City wasn’t in action on Friday night, it benefited from the latest round of NBA Cup action. Over the first few weeks of the season, the Thunder