NBA game of the week
What we’re looking for in our NBA game of the week between the Nuggets and Rockets.
We’ve got very little time left in the group stage for the third annual NBA Cup. Although the knockout stages are still three weeks away, there is little more than a week before the qualifying teams are determined.
Despite this, there are still a few teams yet to play more than one NBA Cup game. The defending league champion Oklahoma City Thunder have only played one game in the group stage. Thankfully, they will be in action tonight, with a game against the Utah Jazz on the docket. That may not be a close contest, but there are some thrilling matchups in store, including a showdown between the Denver Nuggets and Houston Rockets as well as a clash of undefeated teams in the Minnesota Timberwolves and Phoenix Suns.
Here’s everything to know for Friday’s NBA Cup action:
NBA Cup games for Friday, Nov. 21
*All times Eastern
Stream NBA Cup games with Prime Video
NBA Cup standingsEast Group AToronto Raptors (2-0)Cleveland Cavaliers (1-1)Atlanta Hawks (1-1)Indiana Pacers (0-1)Washington Wizards (0-1)
East Group B
Detroit Pistons (2-0)Orlando Magic (2-0)Boston Celtics (1-1)Philadelphia 76ers (0-2)Brooklyn Nets (0-2)East Group CMilwaukee Bucks (2-0)Chicago Bulls (1-1)New York Knicks (1-1)Miami Heat (1-1)Charlotte Hornets (0-2)West Group AMinnesota Timberwolves (2-0)Oklahoma City Thunder (1-0)Phoenix Suns (1-0)Sacramento Kings (0-2)Utah Jazz (0-2)West Group BLos Angeles Lakers (2-0)Los Angeles Clippers (2-0)Memphis Grizzlies (1-1)Dallas Mavericks (0-2)New Orleans Pelicans (0-2)West Group CDenver Nuggets (1-1)Houston Rockets (1-1)San Antonio Spurs (1-1)Portland Trail Blazers (1-1)Golden State Warriors (1-1)When do the NBA Cup knockout stages begin?
The final group play contests will take place will on Nov. 28. The knockout rounds begin a week and a half later, scheduled for Dec. 9 and 10.
The semifinals and championship game will both take place in Las Vegas. The semifinals are scheduled for Dec. 13, while the championship will take place on Dec. 16.