Before the Larry O’Brien Trophy, the NBA has another important hardware to hand out. Teams are rallying to dethrone the Bucks in their title defense for the NBA Cup. As the in-season tournament’s first group stage games wrap up, here’s a look at where each team stands.
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What are the Current NBA Cup Standings 2025 and Who’s Leading Each Group?
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| Atlanta Hawks | 1 | 0 | +20 |
| Toronto Raptors | 1 | 0 | +11 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 0 | 1 | -11 |
| Indiana Pacers | 0 | 1 | -20 |
| Washington Wizards | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boston Celtics | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Philadelphia 76ers | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Detroit Pistons | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Orlando Magic | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brooklyn Nets | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chicago Bulls | 1 | 0 | +10 |
| New York Knicks | 0 | 1 | -10 |
| Milwaukee Bucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Miami Heat | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charlotte Hornets | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Phoenix Suns | 1 | 0 | +22 |
| Utah Jazz | 0 | 1 | -22 |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sacramento Kings | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 1 | 0 | +5 |
| LA Clippers | 1 | 0 | +2 |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 0 | 1 | -2 |
| Memphis Grizzlies | 0 | 1 | -5 |
| Dallas Mavericks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Till November 28, each team will play every one in their group – two games at home and two on the road – on four designated Group Stage games. Following the group stages, each team’s record will determine whether they advance to the knockout rounds.
What are the recent results and the key Games That Shaped the NBA Cup Picture?
So far fans have little hope for the injury-ridden 76ers, Pacers, Mavericks, and Pelicans winning the NBA Cup. They’re looking at underdogs like the Trail Blazers and the Atlanta Hawks to win this tournament.
The Bucks are still in the running to defend their title. But they have stiff competition from the Raptors in their group. On the other side, it’s split between the two LAs as the Lakers are hoping to become the first team that has won the midseason tournament twice.
One who could upset all the standings – the Spurs.
Who are the Players Defining the NBA Cup 2025 So Far?
The Spurs are currently close to securing a spot in the knockout rounds with a healthy Victor Wembanyama. The Spurs aren’t favored to win the NBA championship in their current rebuilding phase. So that in-season curse – you know, the one where the NBA Cup champs bomb in postseason – might not hurt them.
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