It’s an NBA Cup night with nine group-play games on Friday. Prime Video has the national doubleheader: the Knicks visit the Pacers, and the Warriors face the Spurs in San Antonio in a battle of 1-0 teams in West Group C.
🏀 Game of the Day: Golden State Warriors vs. San Antonio Spurs
9:30 PM ET | Prime Video
Only one of these teams can stay perfect in West Group C. Golden State beat the Lakers 112-95 in its Cup opener, and San Antonio beat Sacramento 124-109.
Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs come in red hot after a long winning streak, while the Warriors’ big question is Stephen Curry, who left early in Wednesday’s loss in Houston. Without him, Golden State will struggle to keep up with Wembanyama’s length at Frost Bank Center.
Prediction: San Antonio wins comfortably and takes control of the group.
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Orlando Magic
7:00 PM ET | Local TV | NBA League Pass
An East Group A game at Kia Center. The Magic are 1-0 in Cup play, and the Bucks are 0-1.
Prediction: Orlando wins at home.
New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers
7:00 PM ET | Prime Video
Both teams are 0-1 in East Group B. The Knicks lost to Philadelphia 98-93 and the Pacers lost to Miami 145-125, so the loser will need help to reach the knockout rounds.
Prediction: Jalen Brunson leads the Knicks to a close road win.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Miami Heat
8:00 PM ET | Local TV | NBA League Pass
A battle of 1-0 teams in East Group B at Kaseya Center. The winner also gets the head-to-head tiebreaker.
Prediction: Miami wins behind Giannis at home.
Atlanta Hawks vs. Chicago Bulls
8:00 PM ET | Local TV | NBA League Pass
The 1-0 Hawks, fresh off a 139-132 Cup win over Washington, visit the 0-1 Bulls at the United Center.
Prediction: Atlanta wins on the road.
Memphis Grizzlies vs. New Orleans Pelicans
8:00 PM ET | Local TV | NBA League Pass
Both teams are 0-1 in West Group B and need a win to stay alive.
Prediction: Memphis wins on the road.
Utah Jazz vs. Houston Rockets
8:30 PM ET | Local TV | NBA League Pass
Both teams lost their West Group A opener to Dallas. Kevin Durant and the Rockets host Darryn Peterson and the Jazz.
Prediction: Houston wins comfortably.
Portland Trail Blazers vs. Sacramento Kings
10:00 PM ET | Local TV | NBA League Pass
Two 0-1 teams in West Group C meet at Golden 1 Center.
Prediction: Portland wins a close one.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. LA Clippers
10:30 PM ET | Local TV | NBA League Pass
The 1-0 Thunder visit the 0-1 Clippers at Intuit Dome. Minnesota leads West Group B at 2-0.
Prediction: Oklahoma City wins on the road.
Game Context Overview
Friday is the third night of NBA Cup group play. Knicks-Pacers and Warriors-Spurs headline the Prime Video doubleheader, and Cavs-Heat could decide who leads East Group B.