NBA Cup Group Stage Opens

The 2026 NBA Cup group stage began Oct. 30. Philadelphia beat New York 98–93; Miami defeated Indiana 145–125 behind Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 31 points and second triple-double of the season, with Klay Thompson making seven threes; Boston beat Chicago 125–111 as Payton Pritchard scored 30. Full group standings remain unavailable; the final is scheduled for Hinkle Fieldhouse.