The Emirates NBA Cup returns on November 6, 2026, with a nine-game slate featuring group play matchups across the league, highlighted by the Los Angeles Lakers hosting the Western Conference-leading Portland Trail Blazers.
Philadelphia Visits Cleveland in East Group B
Teams face pressure to maximize scoring even in lopsided games because point differentials and head-to-head tiebreakers dictate advancement. Friday marks the second of five straight Friday Cup nights for the 2026 season, according to Yahoo Sports.
The conference-leading Philadelphia 76ers visit the Cleveland Cavaliers at 7:30 p.m. ET on Prime Video in an East Group B matchup. Philadelphia leads the NBA in protecting the basketball, maintaining a 12.4% turnover rate that creates a distinct challenge for Cleveland’s defense.
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Cleveland is looking for revenge after a previous matchup with Philadelphia.
Portland Plays Lakers in West Group C Rematch
In the 10 p.m. ET nightcap on Prime Video, the Portland Trail Blazers visit the Los Angeles Lakers in West Group C. The Western Conference-leading Trail Blazers have won three in a row heading into the contest.
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Luka DonΔiΔ enters Friday averaging an NBA-best 38.5 points and has scored 40 or more five times in eight games. The Trail Blazers previously beat the Lakers 136-129 on October 27.
San Antonio Spurs Begin Tournament Schedule Against Kings
The defending conference runner-up San Antonio Spurs begin their tournament schedule by visiting the Sacramento Kings, looking to maintain a strong start. San Antonio enters group play following a memorable stretch that included Victor Wembanyama recording a 52-point, 24-rebound performance against the Dallas Mavericks. The Kings face a defensive challenge sitting 28th in defensive efficiency.
Nine Tournament Games Cover All Six Groups
Friday’s complete nine-game tournament lineup covers all six groups:
- Washington Wizards at Atlanta Hawks (East Group C) β 7 p.m. ET, NBA League Pass
- Boston Celtics at Charlotte Hornets (East Group C) β 7 p.m. ET, NBA League Pass
- Philadelphia 76ers at Cleveland Cavaliers (East Group B) β 7:30 p.m. ET, Prime Video
- Utah Jazz at Dallas Mavericks (West Group A) β 8 p.m. ET, NBA League Pass
- Oklahoma City Thunder at Memphis Grizzlies (West Group B) β 8 p.m. ET, NBA League Pass
- Toronto Raptors at Milwaukee Bucks (East Group A) β 8 p.m. ET, NBA League Pass
- Minnesota Timberwolves at New Orleans Pelicans (West Group B) β 8 p.m. ET, NBA League Pass
- Portland Trail Blazers at Los Angeles Lakers (West Group C) β 10 p.m. ET, Prime Video
- San Antonio Spurs at Sacramento Kings (West Group C) β 10 p.m. ET, NBA League Pass
Fans can catch these matchups across the scheduled broadcast networks and streaming platforms as the tournament group stage continues on November 6, 2026.
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