Emirates NBA Cup Group Play: Top Moments, Stats, and Scores from a 10-Game Night

Exciting thrillers from Philadelphia to San Francisco cap off the start of the 2026 Emirates NBA Cup Group Play.

Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors complete the biggest margin of victory for a team that trailed by 20+ points at the end of the first quarter in the shot clock era. Their historic win gives them a 1-0 record to start Group Play.

Giannis Antetokounmpo: 31 points, 18 rebounds, 10 assists, 72.2% FG. Antetokounmpo becomes the FIRST player in Miami Heat history to record 30+ pts, 15+ reb, and 10+ ast while shooting 70+% from the field in a single game.

Flagg joins LeBron James in all-time teammate scoring: With 33 points tonight, Flagg joins James as the only teenagers to average 25 or more points through their first five games of a season.

Dončić's hot quarter: Dončić becomes the first player in NBA history to record multiple career quarters with 20+ points, 5+ assists, and 5+ 3PM in the frame.

Scottie Barnes notches new career-high: Barnes – 41 pts (19-34 FGs) | 5 reb | 5 ast

In their win tonight, the 79 points the Wizards allowed was their fewest in a game since March 9, 2015.

With his 4th 3-pointer in the fourth quarter with 8:02 remaining, Curry passed Dominique Wilkins for 18th place on the scoring list from that 3.

Jamal Murray: 39 points, 7 3PM, 8 reb, 5 ast. Murray recorded his fifth career game with 35+ points, 5+ rebounds, 5+ assists and 7+ made three-pointers, more than every other player in Nuggets history combined.

Stephen Curry: 31 points, 8 3PM, 6 ast. Curry (38y, 230d) joins LeBron James (3x) as the only players aged 38 or older to record 30+ pts, 5+ ast, and 8+ 3PM in a game.

Wizards 95, Hornets 79

76ers 98, Knicks 93

Celtics 125, Bulls 111

Pistons 110, Nets 94

Magic 121, Raptors 114

Heat 145, Pacers 125

Mavericks 116, Rockets 111

Timberwolves 127, Clippers 101

Warriors 112, Lakers 95

Suns 127, Nuggets 120

Nothing but respect between two of the NBA's biggest stars. After a thrilling game that saw a 40-point swing, Stephen Curry and Luka Dončić hug it out. Curry finished with 31 points and 8 3PM, while Dončić had 37 points and 6 3PM.

WHAT A BATTLE BETWEEN THESE TWO SUPERSTARS 🤩

LUKA: 37 PTS

STEPH: 31 PTS, W

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With a 3-pointer in the fourth quarter with 8:02 remaining, Curry passed Dominique Wilkins for 18th on the scoring list. Curry has 28 points on the night. It's an 18-0 Warriors run.

What a turnaround. Podziemski side-steps to create space and drills the 3-pointer to give the Warriors a 90-80 lead, their largest of the game. He's up to 17 points on the night. Again… what a turnaround.

PODZ PUTS THE WARRIORS AHEAD! IT'S GOLDEN STATE'S FIRST LEAD SINCE THEY WERE UP 2-0 EARLY IN Q1 😲 pic.twitter.com/Dr5x9CIlaH

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The Warriors crash the offensive glass as they get three opportunities for a basket. The basket comes as Yaxel Lendeborg nails his first 3-pointer of the game, cutting the Lakers' lead to 1. Brandin Podziemski nails the 3-pointer and gives the Warriors their first lead since 2-0. The Warriors end the 3Q on a 22-8 run over the last 5:27.

Stephen Curry shows off the handles and drills the 3-pointer. Luka Dončić responds with a tough 3-pointer of his own. "He touched earth!" Michael Grady was amazed by Curry's handles. Two of the league's best ball handlers and shot creators go mano-a-mano in the third quarter. What a game.

STEPH 😱 LUKA 🤫

TWO SUPERSTARS GOING AT IT ON PRIME. pic.twitter.com/NIKRl1u96j

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After an exhilarating first half, the Warriors and Lakers both come out a bit sluggish, but the Lakers are finding some offense thanks to Austin Reaves and Jake LaRavia. Reaves is up to 16 points and LaRavia is the third Lakers double-figure scorer.

The Warriors continue their furious run and tie the game after being down as much as 25. "We all need to catch our breaths," Michael Grady said. After Dončić had a historic first quarter, Curry and the Warriors stormed back thanks to their defense and cleaning up their turnovers. De'Anthony Melton led the bench with 13 points. Sophomore guard Will Richard sparked the run with his two-way play, getting stops and turning that into offense. Curry has 14 points, and the Warriors drill 12 3-pointers in the first half. After the first quarter ended with the Lakers outscoring the Warriors 38-15 in the 1Q, the Warriors proceeded to outscore the Lakers 38-15 in the second quarter.

PODZ TIES IT AT THE END OF Q2 FROM DEEP 🎯

Golden State trailed by as many as 25 PTS! pic.twitter.com/gcL1VOlu8P

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Christian Braun is feeling it, as he has a new career-high with 6 3-pointers in a game. He has 22 points along with 2 steals.

Warriors go on a furious 16-2 run over the last 3:41. The latest highlight came from a Warriors stop, which led to a thunderous jam from Lendeborg.

21 points. 5 3-pointers. 5 assists. All in one quarter. He outscores the Warriors himself in the opening quarter. From showing off his range with long-distance to fancy dimes, Dončić was locked in for this matchup from tip.

The reigning Kia Rookie of the Year, Cooper Flagg, shows off his clutch gene with this and-one, absorbing contact while staying balanced to drill the bucket. Flagg is doing it all with 32 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. His fellow Duke Blue Devil Kyrie Irving is also up to 31 points and 9 assists.

Despite the loss, Caleb Wilson joins elite company, finishing his sixth straight game with at least 15 points, 1 steal, and 1 block. He joins Michael Jordan, David Robinson and Patrick Ewing as the only rookies to do this for the first five games.

Two of the top-scoring duos face off with Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves for the Lakers and Stephen Curry and Yaxel Lendeborg for the Warriors. Dončić and the Lakers take the first lead of the night, with a 3-pointer from Dončić and 4 points from Walker Kessler.

It doesn't feel like Year 20 for Kevin Durant, as he splits the defense and throws down a huge poster dunk. "Oh my goodness, Mr. Durant!" —Ryan Hollins, Rockets broadcaster

IN-ARENA LOOK AT KD'S MASSIVE SLAM 📸 https://t.co/u8jm3WQk4f pic.twitter.com/xfOKPM8wPd

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With the Knicks playing from behind the entire game, Brunson gives them their first lead since 3-2 in the first quarter thanks to a clutch 3-pointer. Then, James reclaims the lead for the Sixers with a bucket of his own. The Sixers get a critical stop, which gets rewarded with Edgecombe's first 3-pointer of the night to extend the Sixers' lead to four. "Kaboom." —Ian Eagle on the call. After two free throws from Brunson, the Knicks have cut the game to one possession. Then, on the next play, James comes up clutch with a put-back, extending the Sixers' lead.

BRUNSON FOR THE LEAD. LEBRON PUTS PHILLY AHEAD. VJ MAKES IT A 4-POINT GAME.

The Knicks and Sixers are battling with 32.6 to play in @emirates NBA Cup East Group B action! pic.twitter.com/DMSH60LRsA

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The Raptors are on a 22-8 run over the last 5:02. Scottie Barnes notches a new career-high with 41 points to go along with 5 rebounds and 5 assists. He's currently in a duel with Bane, who has a season-high 24 points.

Giannis Antetokounmpo crashes the glass not once, not twice, but THREE times and gets the and-one to go. He has 22 points and 13 rebounds so far. Klay Thompson has found the range tonight, nailing a season-high 5 3-pointers. The Heat are on a 16-4 run over the last 4:03.

GIANNIS AND-1 AFTER BATTLING FOR BOARDS.

He's got 22 PTS and 13 REB as the Heat lead in Q3! pic.twitter.com/h1O2QxDjPB

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The Mavericks trail the Rockets 51-44 at half, but Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg show off their early connection with this nifty pass from Irving.

TWO-HAND SLAM off the crisp pass 👏 https://t.co/gb1FZRvpdF pic.twitter.com/jOVbizDVnU

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The Mavericks duo has 24 points combined at the half.

The Minnesota Timberwolves take a 13-point lead at half thanks to 15 points from LaMelo Ball. The game has featured four lead changes and has been tied four times. Check out the smooth handles from Ball as the second half is underway on League Pass.

LAMELO CUTS TO THE CUP AND SCORES.

Smooth handles to set up the bucket! pic.twitter.com/aDatGtwOtE

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