Sixers battle the Cavaliers in Emirates NBA Cup Group Play.
Friday’s Emirates NBA Cup action features nine Group Play games, including the Philadelphia 76ers at the Cleveland Cavaliers (7:30 p.m. ET) and the Portland Trail Blazers at the Los Angeles Lakers (10 p.m. ET), both on Prime Video.
Follow along for live updates, scores, highlights and standout performances throughout the night.
What we know about Emirates NBA Cup group play, Nov. 6
Trae Young returns to Atlanta, as the Washington Wizards visit the Hawks (7 p.m. ET, League Pass) in East Group C
The East-leading Philadelphia 76ers are looking for their 6th straight win as LeBron James returns to Cleveland to face the Cavaliers (7:30 p.m. ET, Prime Video)
Luka Dončić (38.5 ppg) and the Lakers face the Portland Trail Blazers (6-1, best in the West).
Dončić is on a historic heater, recording 35+ PTS, 5+ REB, 5+ AST and 5+ 3PM in six consecutive games, the longest such streak in NBA history. Dončić also became the fourth player in NBA history to reach 300+ PTS in his first eight games of a season, joining Michael Jordan, Wilt Chamberlain and Rick Barry.
The Sixers’ starting five is starting to click on all cylinders. In their 126-107 win over the Chicago Bulls on Nov. 2, the starting lineup combined for 102 points, 33 rebounds and 33 assists. The Sixers are the only starting five this season to combine for at least 100+ points and 30+ assists in a game.
10:00 PM / OCT. 6
Mavs Duo Are Showing Off Their Skills
Mavericks 98, Jazz 84. 8:34, 4Q.
First, it’s Cooper with the double-clutch dunk. Then, it’s Kyrie with the super tough layup, showing why he’s the captain of the Jelly Fam.
Flagg had the highest-scoring quarter of his season with 15 PTS (4-7 FG) in the 3Q and 19 points in the game.
“An excellent cut by Cooper Flagg.”
“Kyrie doing what only Kyrie can do.”
Highlight-reel plays from Dallas’ star duo! https://t.co/hozKAMs3Ws pic.twitter.com/A27mZ669Ud
— NBA (@NBA) November 7, 2026
9:50 PM / OCT. 6
Cavs Are Letting ‘Em Know
The Cavs are rolling and have extended their biggest lead of the game to 23 points. Mobley and Mitchell have combined for 44 points to lead the Cavaliers.
During one of the timeouts, two Cavaliers fans made a half-court shot. Clearly, that hot shooting carried over to the team as they’re now shooting 45.6% from the field.
9:34 PM / OCT. 6
It’s A Circus In Dallas
Mavericks 87, Jazz 73. 1:00, 3Q.
The Mavericks are on a 10-0 run over the last 2:58.
This wild shot by P.J. Washington Jr. didn’t count, but maybe it brought some good luck in the game. He’s having a game with 23 points.
Rookie Morez Johnson Jr. has recorded his first career double-double with 11 points and 12 rebounds.
IT DIDN’T COUNT, BUT…
How did P.J. Washington get this to fall??? pic.twitter.com/qB9FOxCqVD
— NBA (@NBA) November 7, 2026
9:34 PM / OCT. 6
Mitchell With A Major Highlight
Cavaliers 91, Sixers 74. End 3Q.
The Cavaliers push back their lead to 17, thanks to Mitchell’s heroics. He shows off his patented step-back 3-pointer under pressure.
He has 20 points, 8 assists and 6 rebounds as the final frame gets underway.
9:33 PM / OCT. 6
A Masterpiece from JT
34 points. 8 rebounds. 9 assists. 5 3PM.
Tatum looks like his old self as he and the Celtics get another win in Group Play. Tatum is starting to look comfortable.
JAYSON TATUM’S GOT 34 PTS THROUGH 3 QUARTERS!
34 points.
8 rebounds.
9 assists.
5 threes. pic.twitter.com/cJiEWq1xMz
— NBA (@NBA) November 7, 2026
9:23 PM / OCT. 6
Ajay’s Heating Up
Thunder 71, Grizzlies 49. End 1H
Ajay Mitchell has the highest-scoring half of his career with 21 PTS (9-11 FG) and counting in the first half.
The Thunder guards were feeling it in the first half with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has 17 points and Jared McCain adds 14 of his own.
OKC WAS EFFICIENT IN THE FIRST HALF!
Ajay Mitchell: 21 PTS (9-11 FGM)
SGA: 17 PTS (7-11 FGM)
Jared McCain: 14 PTS (6-8 FGM) pic.twitter.com/TlG4ITpqji
— NBA (@NBA) November 7, 2026
9:12 PM / OCT. 6
Here Come The Sixers
Don’t look now, but the Sixers are climbing back. They cut the 16-point lead to three thanks to Edgecombe’s dunk. He now has 19 points in the game.
Joel Embiid and LeBron James are a combined 1-for-14 from the field, but the Sixers are coming back. They’ve done it on the defensive end, as they’ve held the Cavaliers to just under 41% field goal shooting.
8:53 PM / OCT. 6
Oh My, Daniel Gafford
Daniel Gafford gets the rejection on one end and throws down a huge dunk!
The Mavericks and Jazz are currently battling in West Group A.
DANIEL GAFFORD SWAT AND SLAM 😲
THROUGH THE CONTACT! pic.twitter.com/2HixhoyG7X
— NBA (@NBA) November 7, 2026
8:53 PM / OCT. 6
Zion’s Halfcourt Lob
Timberwolves 44, Pelicans 43. 5:17, 2Q
In West Group B, Zion Williamson tosses a half-court dime to Trey Murphy III, who knows what to do with it.
Murphy has 8 points and Williamson has four assists as West Group B action heats up.
ZION LOB FROM HALF-COURT TO TREY MURPHY III 💥 pic.twitter.com/S4l1t2nslv
— NBA (@NBA) November 7, 2026
8:53 PM / OCT. 6
Cooper Does It All
Jazz 45, Mavs 44. 4:57, 2Q
Gets the steal and save. Tosses the dime to Kyrie Irving in one motion and flies in for the putback.
Cooper does it all in this sequence as he’s up to six assists already.
Earlier this week, NBA.com’s Shaun Powell dives into what makes Flagg so unique.
Flagg’s unique talents lets him to develop his playmaking ability, much like Irving. That’s why the duo works so well together. In his rookie season, then-head coach Jason Kidd experimented with Flagg at the point guard to work on his decision making.
That came in clutch on this sequence.
THIS COOPER FLAGG HUSTLE SEQUENCE 🔥
Steal & save.
Putback.
Two points. pic.twitter.com/GBHsUzIZdo
— NBA (@NBA) November 7, 2026
8:51 PM / OCT. 6
LaMelo Dances With His Handles
Timberwolves 44, Pelicans 43. 5:17, 2Q
LaMelo shows off his crafty handles with the hesitation.
It always seems like he has the ball on a string. Back in his Chino Hills days, LaMelo would rack up millions of views with his ankle breakers. That part of his game is serving him well in the league.
LAMELO DANCES AND DRIVES 👌
He faked out multiple defenders! pic.twitter.com/7f61RRAK1o
— NBA (@NBA) November 7, 2026
8:48 PM / OCT. 6
Cavs Withstand Sixers Rally
Cavs 62, Sixers 54. End 1H
Edgecombe posted the second-highest-scoring quarter of his career with 15 PTS (6-8 FG) in the second quarter. However, Evan Mobley gets hot and has 15 points at half the Cavaliers to keep their lead heading into the locker room.
8:27 PM / OCT. 6
Celtics Nailing Away 3’s
Celtics 72, Hornets 43. 8:52, 3Q.
The Celtics’ 17 3 PM in the first half were the most by any team in any half since Boston had 17 in the first half on 4/10/26. Tatum has 5 3-pointers on the night, while Derrick White has 4 3-pointers.
8:25 PM / NOV. 6
Sixers Chipping Away
Cavs 49, Sixers 43. 2Q, 4:57
Sophomore guard VJ Edgecombe is leading the Sixers’ rally, as he’s finding his rhythm with 9 second-quarter points.
A dunk from Jabari Walker cuts the lead to 7. They’re on an 11-2 run.
A wild sequence that saw three turnovers total ends with an Edgecombe dunk. The Cavs lead is now down to six.
8:14 PM / NOV. 6
Spida With The Vision
Cavs 33, Sixers 22. End 1Q
Donovan Mitchell’s Cavaliers finish the first quarter strong as they lead by 11.
Spida’s one of three dimes in the quarter came in fancy fashion.
SPIDA NO-LOOK DIME 🕷️
The Cavs are off to a hot start on Prime! pic.twitter.com/N6ZqlN3Pnx
— NBA (@NBA) November 7, 2026
8:12 PM / NOV. 6
Tatum’s On One Right Now
Celtics 70, Hornets 39. End 1H
Jayson Tatum reached 5+ 3 PM in a half for the first time since 12/21/24. He finished the first half with 24 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists. Derrick White posted his highest-scoring half of the season with 18 PTS in the first half.
8:02 PM / NOV. 6
NAW’s On Fire As He Makes History
Hawks 66, Wizards 59. End 1H
With his 3rd 3 PM, Nickeil Alexander-Walker becomes the first player in Hawks franchise history to total 40+ 3 PM over their first 10 games of the season. Last year’s Most Improved Player is up to 16 points in the first half as his Hawks have the first-half lead.
7:49 PM / NOV. 6
The Web Is Working
Cavs 11, Sixers 2. 7:55, 1Q
The Cleveland Cavaliers are off to a hot start to the game, getting their baskets in transition and early offense.
Led by their leader, Donovan “Spida” Mitchell (6 PTS), the Cavs are figuring things out.
7:45 PM / NOV. 6
The Iconic Chalk Toss Means Game Time
Sixers. Cavs. Pregame
LeBron James makes his return to Cleveland and does his iconic chalk toss as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers.
Check out the iconic pregame routine here.
LEBRON CHALK TOSS IN HIS RETURN TO CLEVELAND AS A MEMBER OF THE SIXERS! pic.twitter.com/ZPfnjUS9H1
— NBA (@NBA) November 7, 2026
7:41 PM / NOV. 6
Maxey’s Feeling Loose Pregame
Sixers, Cavs. Pregame.
They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.
Well, Tyrese Maxey certainly agrees as he imitates LeBron James’ iconic chalk toss as part of his pre-game routine.
Tune in now as two of the East’s contenders are clashing live on Prime.
Maxey tries his best LeBron chalk toss impersonation 😭
Sixers/Cavs in @emirates NBA Cup Group Play action is LIVE NOW on Prime! pic.twitter.com/KcQrjXlVIA
— NBA (@NBA) November 7, 2026
7:39 PM / NOV. 6
JT’s On A Heater
Celtics 40, Hornets 20. End 1Q.
Jayson Tatum, who was featured on this week’s MVP Ladder, shows why as he’s on a torrid start to this game.
In the first quarter alone, he’s up to 18 points (6-for-11 FG), 3 rebounds, 2 assists and 3 3-pointers. This was Tatum’s highest-scoring quarter since March 2025.
JAYSON TATUM WENT OFF IN Q1 🔥
18 PTS
4 REB
4 AST
3 3PM pic.twitter.com/OA1aSFK6Rg
— NBA (@NBA) November 7, 2026
7:10 PM / NOV. 6
Welcome Back To ATL, Trae
Wizards 30, Hawks 28
Trae Young returns to Atlanta, where he spent the first seven years of his NBA career.
Now with the Washington Wizards, he scores his first points as a visiting member with his patented floater.
Trae’s team is on a 20-8 run over the last 4:35.
5:46 PM / NOV. 6
DOUBLEHEADER ON PRIME
Friday’s 2026 Emirates NBA Cup action on Prime begins with the East-leading Philadelphia 76ers visiting the Cleveland Cavaliers. LeBron James returns to his old stomping grounds to face Donovan Mitchell and James Harden.
In the second half of the doubleheader, the West-leading Portland Trail Blazers face the Los Angeles Lakers. Luka Dončić is on a torrid scoring stretch to start the season and will take on Damian Lillard’s Blazers, who are 6-1 this season.
5:00 PM / NOV. 6
EMIRATES NBA CUP: 101
Here’s Friday’s 9-game schedule.