From Nov. 12 to Dec. 3, group play “Cup Nights” took place every Tuesday and Friday. All 30 teams participated in this first stage and will play four group games each — two at home and two on the road.
The groups were as follows:
Western Conference
West Group A: Houston Rockets, LA Clippers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Portland Trail Blazers, Sacramento Kings
West Group B: Los Angeles Lakers, Oklahoma City Thunder, Phoenix Suns, San Antonio Spurs, Utah Jazz
West Group C: Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets, Golden State Warriors, Memphis Grizzlies, New Orleans Pelicans
Eastern Conference
East Group A: Brooklyn Nets, Charlotte Hornets, New York Knicks, Orlando Magic, Philadelphia 76ers
East Group B: Detroit Pistons, Indiana Pacers, Miami Heat, Milwaukee Bucks, Toronto Raptors
East Group C: Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics, Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Washington Wizards
