NBA Cup 2025 Standings and Bracket Outlook
The group stage of the 2025 NBA Cup opened on Friday with outstanding individual showings across the league. Portland delivered the biggest surprise in the West, edging Denver 109–107. Deni Avdija led the Blazers with 23 points, and six players scored in double figures to overcome one of the conference’s powerhouses.
Denver is now in a difficult position, still needing to face the Houston Rockets, Golden State Warriors, and San Antonio Spurs. That balance of competition also means Portland won’t easily dominate West Group C. The result actually benefits the Rockets, Warriors, and Spurs, as another Denver loss could quickly eliminate the Nuggets from first-place contention.
Western Conference Outlook
- West Group C: Portland leads after a tight win over Denver, but the group remains wide open.
- West Group B: Likely to come down to a showdown between the Lakers and Clippers, who both secured narrow victories Friday and meet again on November 25 in a potential group decider.
- West Group A: The Phoenix Suns temporarily hold the top spot, though Oklahoma City Thunder are expected to dominate moving forward.
Eastern Conference Dynamics
In the East, both the Cleveland Cavaliers and New York Knicks stumbled in their opening games. Toronto stirred up East Group A with a win over the Cavaliers, putting pressure on the group’s balance.
- East Group A: The Atlanta Hawks capitalized on the Cavs’ loss, defeating a short-handed Indiana Pacers squad to capture the early lead.
- East Group C: The Knicks’ defeat to Chicago created an early opening for the Milwaukee Bucks as they prepare to enter group play.
“Portland’s narrow victory over Denver not only reshaped West Group C but added new intrigue across the entire NBA Cup landscape.”
Author’s Summary
Early results in the 2025 NBA Cup group stage have reshuffled power across both conferences, with Portland’s upset over Denver setting the tone for a highly unpredictable tournament.
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