The Emirates NBA Cup 2024 is set to kick off with an exciting Group Play schedule starting on Tues., Nov. 12. The NBA has announced that the Group Play games will run on Tuesdays and Fridays from Nov. 12 to Dec. 3, with TNT and ESPN broadcasting 14 games and NBA TV airing three games during this initial stage of the tournament.
The action-packed first Cup Night on Tuesday, Nov. 12 will feature a doubleheader on TNT. The night will begin with the Philadelphia 76ers taking on the New York Knicks in a rematch of their intense first-round playoff series from last season. In the second game, the Dallas Mavericks, led by the returning five-time NBA All-Star Klay Thompson, will face the Golden State Warriors, where Thompson won four NBA championships.
Following the exciting start, ESPN will continue the Group Play coverage with a doubleheader on Friday, Nov. 15. The defending Emirates NBA Cup champion Los Angeles Lakers will kick off the night against the San Antonio Spurs, while the Warriors will face off against the Memphis Grizzlies. Fans can expect thrilling match-ups as the teams battle it out on the court.
As the tournament progresses, more exciting games are lined up for the spectators. On Tuesday, Nov. 19, the Cleveland Cavaliers will take on the defending NBA champion Boston Celtics, followed by a game between the Spurs and the Oklahoma City Thunder. All eyes will be on the court as these teams clash in intense competition.
The action doesn’t stop there. On Friday, Nov. 22, the Indiana Pacers will face the Milwaukee Bucks in a highly anticipated game at Fiserv Forum. This match-up promises to be a thrilling showdown between two formidable teams. Following that game, the Denver Nuggets will host the Mavericks in what is sure to be an electrifying contest between two Western Conference powerhouses.
It’s an exciting time for basketball fans as the Emirates NBA Cup 2024 gets underway. With top teams and star players set to compete in the Group Play games, there is no shortage of thrilling moments and intense competition to look forward to. Stay tuned for more updates and action from the tournament as the teams battle it out for supremacy on the court.
