## NBA Cup Overview
The NBA In-Season Tournament, also called the NBA Cup, continues with Friday’s group play games, which will help decide who advances to the knockout stage. Teams across both conferences are competing for spots in the single-elimination quarterfinals.
### Current Standings
Several teams remain in contention to qualify as group winners or wild cards based on point differential and head-to-head results. The final group games on Friday are crucial in determining the seeding and matchups for the next round.
### Knockout Stage Schedule
The quarterfinals are scheduled for December 9–10, followed by semifinals on December 12, and the championship game on December 14 in Las Vegas. All knockout games are single elimination, with higher-ranked teams hosting the early rounds before the neutral-site final.
> “Every game matters now,” said an NBA spokesperson. “The competition is tight and every possession can affect the standings.”
### What Fans Should Know
- Friday’s games will finalize the path to the NBA Cup quarterfinals.
- Tiebreakers rely on overall record, point differential, and total points scored.
- Teams eliminated in group play resume normal NBA regular season scheduling.
### Broadcast Information
Games will be available nationally across ESPN, TNT, and NBA TV, with streaming options on the official NBA app.
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**Author Summary:** The NBA Cup enters a decisive stage Friday as teams compete for quarterfinal slots ahead of Las Vegas semifinals and the final on December 14.
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USA TODAY on MSN — 2025-11-27