Celtics guide to the 2025 NBA Cup: Schedule, Group B standings and more

Celtics Guide to the 2025 NBA Cup

The 2025 NBA Cup, the league's third in-season tournament since its 2023 launch, begins Friday night with group play matches. The Boston Celtics are competing in Group B alongside the Philadelphia 76ers, Detroit Pistons, Orlando Magic, and Brooklyn Nets.

Group Stage Overview

All 30 teams are divided into six groups of five, based on their conference. Each team plays four group games—one against each group opponent, with two games at home and two on the road. The top team from each group plus a wild card team from each conference (the second-place team with the best record) advance to the knockout rounds.

Celtics' Group B Performance

The Celtics started the group stage with a narrow 109-108 win over the Sixers. Despite entering 2024 as reigning NBA champions, they failed to progress past the group stage last year. Their goal in 2025 is to advance further in the tournament.

Group B Standings and Outlook

What It Takes to Advance

Advancement requires finishing first in the group or securing the wild card spot as the best second-place team in the conference.

"The 2025 NBA Cup kicks off Friday night with the first games of group play. The Celtics began with a 109-108 win over the Sixers."

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Author's summary: The Boston Celtics aim to improve on their previous NBA Cup performance in 2025, starting with a close win in Group B as they seek to advance to the knockout stage.

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