Emirates NBA Cup 2026
Emirates NBA Cup 2026: Live updates, highlights, scores and where to watch for Friday’s action
Trae Young returns to Atlanta, the 76ers visit the Cavaliers and the Lakers host the Trail Blazers in a 9-game night.
Jerry Jiang, for NBA.com
Updated on November 7, 2026, 1:50 AM
Sixers battle the Cavaliers in Emirates NBA Cup Group Play.
Friday’s Emirates NBA Cup action features nine Group Play games, including the Philadelphia 76ers at the Cleveland Cavaliers (7:30 p.m. ET) and the Portland Trail Blazers at the Los Angeles Lakers (10 p.m. ET), both on Prime Video. Follow along for live updates, scores, highlights and standout performances throughout the night.
What we know about Emirates NBA Cup group play, Nov. 6
- Trae Young returns to Atlanta, as the Washington Wizards visit the Hawks (7 p.m. ET, League Pass) in East Group C.
- The East-leading Philadelphia 76ers are looking for their 6th straight win as LeBron James returns to Cleveland to face the Cavaliers (7:30 p.m. ET, Prime Video).
- Luka Dončić (38.5 ppg) and the Lakers face the Portland Trail Blazers (6-1, best in the West). Dončić is on a historic heater, recording 35+ PTS, 5+ REB, 5+ AST and 5+ 3PM in six consecutive games, the longest such streak in NBA history. Dončić also became the fourth player in NBA history to reach 300+ PTS in his first eight games of a season, joining Michael Jordan, Wilt Chamberlain and Rick Barry.
- The Sixers’ starting five is starting to click on all cylinders. In their 126-107 win over the Chicago Bulls on Nov. 2, the starting lineup combined for 102 points, 33 rebounds and 33 assists. The Sixers are the only starting five this season to combine for at least 100+ points and 30+ assists in a game.
8:48 PM / NOV. 6
Cavs Withstand Sixers Rally
Cavs 62, Sixers 54. End 1H. Edgecombe posted the second-highest-scoring quarter of his career with 15 PTS (6-8 FG) in the second quarter. However, Evan Mobley gets hot and has 15 points at half.
8:27 PM / NOV. 6
Celtics Nailing Away 3’s
Celtics 72, Hornets 43. 8:52, 3Q. The Celtics’ 17 3PM in the first half were the most by any team in any half since Boston had 17 in the first half on 4/10/26. Tatum has 5 3-pointers on the night, while Derrick White has 4.
8:25 PM / NOV. 6
Sixers Chipping Away
Cavs 49, Sixers 43. 2Q, 4:57. Sophomore guard VJ Edgecombe is leading the Sixers’ rally, as he’s finding his rhythm with 9 second-quarter points. A dunk from Jabari Walker cuts the lead to 7. They’re on an 11-2 run. A wild sequence that saw three turnovers total ends with an Edgecombe dunk. The Cavs lead is now down to six.
8:14 PM / NOV. 6
Spida With The Vision
Cavs 33, Sixers 22. End 1Q. Donovan Mitchell’s Cavaliers finish the first quarter strong as they lead by 11. Spida’s one of three dimes in the quarter came in fancy fashion.
SPIDA NO-LOOK DIME 🕷️
The Cavs are off to a hot start on Prime!
8:12 PM / NOV. 6
Tatum’s On One Right Now
Celtics 70, Hornets 39. End 1H. Jayson Tatum reached 5+ 3PM in a half for the first time since 12/21/24. He finished the first half with 24 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists. Derrick White posted his highest-scoring half of the season with 18 PTS in the first half.
8:02 PM / NOV. 6
NAW’s On Fire As He Makes History
Hawks 66, Wizards 59. End 1H. With his 3rd 3PM, Nickeil Alexander-Walker becomes the first player in Hawks franchise history to total 40+ 3PM over their first 10 games of the season. Last year’s Most Improved Player is up to 16 points in the first half as his Hawks have the first-half lead.
7:49 PM / NOV. 6
The Web Is Working
Cavs 11, Sixers 2. 7:55, 1Q. The Cleveland Cavaliers are off to a hot start to the game, getting their baskets in transition and early offense. Led by their leader, Donovan “Spida” Mitchell (6 PTS), the Cavs are figuring things out.
7:45 PM / NOV. 6
The Iconic Chalk Toss Means Game Time
Sixers. Cavs. Pregame. LeBron James makes his return to Cleveland and does his iconic chalk toss as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers. Check out the iconic pregame routine here.
LEBRON CHALK TOSS IN HIS RETURN TO CLEVELAND AS A MEMBER OF THE SIXERS!
7:41 PM / NOV. 6
Maxey’s Feeling Loose Pregame
Sixers, Cavs. Pregame. They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Well, Tyrese Maxey certainly agrees as he imitates LeBron James’ iconic chalk toss as part of his pre-game routine. Tune in now as two of the East’s contenders are clashing live on Prime.
Maxey tries his best LeBron chalk toss impersonation 😭
Sixers/Cavs in @emirates NBA Cup Group Play action is LIVE NOW on Prime!
7:39 PM / NOV. 6
JT’s On A Heater
Celtics 40, Hornets 20. End 1Q. Jayson Tatum, who was featured on this week’s MVP Ladder, shows why as he’s on a torrid start to this game. In the first quarter alone, he’s up to 18 points (6-for-11 FG), 3 rebounds, 2 assists and 3 3-pointers. This was Tatum’s highest-scoring quarter since March 2025.
JAYSON TATUM WENT OFF IN Q1 🔥
18 PTS | 4 REB | 4 AST | 3 3PM
7:10 PM / NOV. 6
Welcome Back To ATL, Trae
Wizards 30, Hawks 28. Trae Young returns to Atlanta, where he spent the first seven years of his NBA career. Now with the Washington Wizards, he scores his first points as a visiting member with his patented floater. Trae’s team is on a 20-8 run over the last 4:35.
5:46 PM / NOV. 6
DOUBLEHEADER ON PRIME
Friday’s 2026 Emirates NBA Cup action on Prime begins with the East-leading Philadelphia 76ers visiting the Cleveland Cavaliers. LeBron James returns to his old stomping grounds to face Donovan Mitchell and James Harden. In the second half of the doubleheader, the West-leading Portland Trail Blazers face the Los Angeles Lakers. Luka Dončić is on a torrid scoring stretch to start the season and will take on Damian Lillard’s Blazers, who are 6-1 this season.
5:00 PM / NOV. 6
EMIRATES NBA CUP: 101
Here’s Friday’s 9-game schedule.
- Washington Wizards vs. Atlanta Hawks: (7 ET, League Pass)
- Boston Celtics vs. Charlotte Hornets: (7 ET, League Pass)
- Philadelphia 76ers vs. Cleveland Cavaliers: (7:30 ET, Prime Video)
- Utah Jazz vs. Dallas Mavericks: (8 ET, League Pass)
- Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Memphis Grizzlies: (8 ET, League Pass)
- Minnesota Timberwolves vs. New Orleans Pelicans: (8 ET, League Pass)
- Toronto Raptors vs. Milwaukee Bucks: (8 ET, League Pass)
- Portland Trail Blazers vs. Los Angeles Lakers: (10 ET, Prime Video)
- San Antonio Spurs at Sacramento Kings: (10 ET, League Pass)
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