Where Celtics Stand in 2025 NBA Cup as Group B Play Heats Up
The 2025 NBA Cup group stage intensifies Friday night with 11 games scheduled. The Boston Celtics currently hold the 10th spot in the NBA's Eastern Conference with a 4-5 record after a mixed start to the 2025-26 season. However, a win against the Orlando Magic on Friday could propel them to first place in Group B of the tournament.
NBA Cup Group B Overview
The NBA's third annual in-season tournament resumes Friday with several key group stage games. The Celtics, competing in Group B alongside the Magic, Philadelphia 76ers, Detroit Pistons, and Brooklyn Nets, are 1-0 after narrowly defeating the Sixers 109-108 in their NBA Cup opener last Friday.
Current Group B Action
- The Celtics-Sixers match was the only Group B game played until now.
- The Magic, Pistons, and Nets had not started their NBA Cup schedules before Friday.
- On Friday, Detroit Pistons and Brooklyn Nets play at 7:30 p.m. ET, with all three teams active.
Standings may shift significantly after Friday's games.
"Point differential is a key tiebreaker in the NBA Cup, so expect both the Celtics and Magic to play hard until the final whistle, even if the game is already in hand for either side."
Summary
The Celtics have a chance to lead Group B with a win Friday, but the competition remains fierce with several teams yet to start their campaigns.
Author's note: The NBA Cup's group stage points and tiebreaker rules ensure every game remains highly competitive throughout the tournament.