{"id":254824,"date":"2025-11-01T05:51:10","date_gmt":"2025-11-01T05:51:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/254824\/"},"modified":"2025-11-01T05:51:10","modified_gmt":"2025-11-01T05:51:10","slug":"emirates-nba-cup-on-halloween-night","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/254824\/","title":{"rendered":"Emirates NBA Cup on Halloween Night"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1889203\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/16x9-SquareSafezone-1.png\" alt=\"Austin Reeves 34.2 points per game is second in the NBA among all players with at least five appearances.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"  \/>Austin Reaves\u2019 34.2 points per game is 2nd in the NBA among all players with at least five appearances.<\/p>\n<p>Kawhi Calls Game \ud83e\udd2b<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">KAWHI LEONARD WITH THE <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TISSOT?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@TISSOT<\/a> BUZZER-BEATER FOR THE CLIPPERS \ud83e\udd2f\ud83d\ude31<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udea8\u23f0 Everyone Gets 24 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/EMPIC8NTSz\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/t.co\/EMPIC8NTSz<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/UMp96STS5b\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/UMp96STS5b<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NBA (@NBA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBA\/status\/1984487039455150450?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">November 1, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p>What a way to round out the first lineup of NBA Cup action. The Los Angeles Clippers escaped going to overtime thanks to an extremely clutch jumper from Kawhi Leonard. It was Leonard who set up the Pelicans game-tying opportunity with a turnover on LA\u2019s prior possession. Zion Williamson drew a foul and hit two free throws to set up the closing moments.<\/p>\n<p>Nonetheless, Leonard delivered a classic performance with 34 points, five rebounds and five assists on just 16 field goal attempts. On defense he collected six steals as well. James Harden turned in 24 points and 14 assists for his third double-double of the campaign.<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">James is all of us fr \ud83d\ude2d <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ahoPa1HMqE\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/ahoPa1HMqE<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 LA Clippers (@LAClippers) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LAClippers\/status\/1984490295346786322?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">November 1, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Jordan Poole has come off the bench for the last couple Pelicans games, but that could change again after a night like tonight. Poole was on fire en route to 30 points, including seven made threes.<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">What a drive by Poole!<\/p>\n<p>JP at 30 pts <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/i8wGiTgzCr\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/i8wGiTgzCr<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PelicansNBA\/status\/1984482322545049942?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">November 1, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Last second free throws seal upset \ud83d\udea8\ud83d\udea8<\/p>\n<p>The Trail Blazers complete an improbable comeback over the Denver Nuggets, thanks to a pair of free throws from Jerami Grant. While attempting a buzzer-beater with the game tied at 107, Grant was fouled on the jumpshot by Aaron Gordon. A Laettner-esque heave nearly connected for Denver, but was to no avail.<\/p>\n<p lang=\"ht\" dir=\"ltr\">TOUMANI IS SO BIG TIME \ud83d\ude2d\ud83d\ude2d <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/OdnNniCFMb\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/OdnNniCFMb<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/trailblazers\/status\/1984482814109368455?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">November 1, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p>While the result will be remembered most, a tremendous defensive play by Toumani Camara made it all possible. This block on Cameron Johnson kept the game tied. On the ensuing inbounds, he matched up with Nikola Joki\u0107 and forced a jumpball tie up.<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">BLAZERS WIN!!<br \/>BLAZERS WIN!! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/OMFIjcKZzd\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/OMFIjcKZzd<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/trailblazers\/status\/1984484213786312790?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">November 1, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Deni Avdija led Portland scorers, finishing with 23. Nikola Joki\u0107 failed to register a triple-double for the first time on the year.<\/p>\n<p>Crunch Time \u23f0<\/p>\n<p>The Trail Blazers are hoping to pull off some last-minute magic against the Nuggets. It\u2019s been tight throughout, and the Nuggets lead by three with less than 1:30 to play.<br \/>\nNew Orleans\u2019 hot shooting has them back and exchanging the lead with the Clippers in the final four minutes. The Pelicans once trailed by as many as 17.<\/p>\n<p>Booker locked &amp; loaded in PHX win \ud83c\udf35<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Hallo-WIN! \ud83c\udf83<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/match_mortgage?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@match_mortgage<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SunsUp?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">#SunsUp<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/vzJtHwXFP0\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/vzJtHwXFP0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Phoenix Suns (@Suns) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Suns\/status\/1984478205303226861?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">November 1, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Devin Booker crossed the 30-point threshold for the fourth time in six games, ending with 36 points and nine assists in the Suns 118-96 victory. The next highest scorer for Phoenix was Grayson Allen with 14. Colin Gelespie continues to provide quality play, racking up a dozen points and six assists in 27 minutes off the bench.<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Baseline Book!<\/p>\n<p>Turned 29 yesterday. Up to 29 PTS today. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/0Kvrf39niT\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/0Kvrf39niT<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Phoenix Suns (@Suns) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Suns\/status\/1984468642764030259?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">November 1, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Welcome Back, Rob Williams \ud83e\udee8\ud83d\udca5<\/p>\n<p>This was certainly a welcome sight for Portland fans, as Rob Williams hammered home an alley-oop feed from Jrue Holiday. In his season debut, it\u2019s easy to see how he slots into the team behind starting center Donovan Clingan.<\/p>\n<p lang=\"und\" dir=\"ltr\">AHHH \ud83d\udde3\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Hho8QIWGEZ\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/Hho8QIWGEZ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/trailblazers\/status\/1984477336159601074?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">November 1, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Hail Mary Assist \ud83e\ude99<\/p>\n<p>This is not the only full-court assist from Nikola Joki\u0107 tonight, but he\u2019ll be hard pressed to outdo this heave. The Joker turns a rebound into an instant bucket by sending a pass the length of the court and right into the hands of Peyton Watson.<\/p>\n<p lang=\"und\" dir=\"ltr\">QB1?? <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/vmdbZeaU7O\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/vmdbZeaU7O<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/nuggets\/status\/1984472290667741453?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">November 1, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Trail Blazers had some eye-popping plays in the third as well, most notably this turnaround flush from Jerami Grant. This one now heads to the fourth quarter with Portland hoping to overcome a 10-point deficit.<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">put it in reverse jerami!! \ud83d\udd04 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/0lC7eWd0Xi\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/0lC7eWd0Xi<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/trailblazers\/status\/1984472944115102150?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">November 1, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Q4 is up next <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/JxNZaQhMqd\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/JxNZaQhMqd<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/nuggets\/status\/1984473597860331882?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">November 1, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Lakers climb back to defeat Grizz \ud83e\uddd7<\/p>\n<p>Luka Don\u010di\u0107 returned with a vengeance tonight, totaling 44 points, 12 rebounds and six assists in a Lakers victory. The Lakers trailed by 14 at halftime, but stout defense throughout the 2nd half coupled with Don\u010di\u0107\u2019s offense proved to be too much for Memphis. Austin Reaves flourished with Don\u010di\u0107 sidelined, and still performed well with him back in the lineup to the tune of 21 points and four assists.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">1-0 in the NBA Cup <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/LakersWin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">#LakersWin<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ZZS4xoM3GL\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/ZZS4xoM3GL<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Lakers\/status\/1984471704652124276?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">November 1, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">LUKA. HAS. 40.<\/p>\n<p>There&#8217;s still over 5 minutes to play in the 4Q!<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udfc6 LAL-MEM \u2022 West Group B<br \/>\ud83d\udcfa <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/emirates?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@emirates<\/a> NBA Cup on Prime: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/lAVgBCLkLz\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/t.co\/lAVgBCLkLz<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Msc8N2xLJm\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/Msc8N2xLJm<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NBA (@NBA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBA\/status\/1984467684113674589?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">November 1, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The Grizzlies didn\u2019t have a player reach the 20-point plateau tonight. Six players scored more than 12, however, led by Jaylen Wells and Jock Landale with 16. Rookie Cedric Coward also had his first career double-double. Ja Morant struggled all night, though. The Grizzlies will, on most nights, need more than eight points and seven assists from their star player to come out victorious.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Clips keeping Pels at Bay \ud83c\udfdd\ufe0f<\/p>\n<p>Things are competitive in the Intuit Dome, with the Clippers holding a 67-59 lead at halftime. They hold advantages in free throw attempts and ball security. Los Angeles is 13-14 from the stripe while committing five turnovers. The Pelicans, meanwhile, have only had six free throws and turned it over nine times in the first half.<\/p>\n<p>The Pelicans are compensating by shooting it very well from deep. They hold the advantage over the Clippers in that regard, shooting 12-25 from long range in the first half. Los Angeles only made six of 20 tries from deep \u2013 one make being a vintage James Harden stepback.<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">HARD3N \ud83d\udc4c <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/plza2MlnKM\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/plza2MlnKM<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 LA Clippers (@LAClippers) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LAClippers\/status\/1984464121023406470?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">November 1, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Close One in Memphis \ud83d\udcfa\ud83d\udc40<\/p>\n<p>Group B has a good one going tonight between the Grizzlies and Lakers. Los Angeles erased a double-digit defcicit in the third quarter thanks to a big scoring night from Luka Don\u010di\u0107. It\u2019s a back and forth game in the fourth, setting the stage for a must-see finish.<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">LUKA SPLASH FOR 30!<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udfc6 LAL-MEM \u2022 East Group B<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/emirates?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@emirates<\/a> NBA Cup on Prime <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/BjWJBeEPql\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/BjWJBeEPql<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NBA (@NBA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBA\/status\/1984459213754810636?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">November 1, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Double-Trouble \u2614\ufe0f<\/p>\n<p>The Pelicans made a somewhat surprising swap to their starting rotation this week. Rookie Jeremiah Fears made his second start tonight at point guard, with Jordan Poole sliding to the sixth man role. Here we see Poole and Fears both being aggressive and keeping New Orleans afloat against the Clippers.<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">ZERO.<br \/>FEARS.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcfa: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/h08op3krp3\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/t.co\/h08op3krp3<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/TZgQOn4Dd5\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/TZgQOn4Dd5<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PelicansNBA\/status\/1984460735808717017?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">November 1, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p lang=\"und\" dir=\"ltr\">JP \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcfa: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/h08op3krp3\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/t.co\/h08op3krp3<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/UIFzIiIQbX\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/UIFzIiIQbX<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PelicansNBA\/status\/1984460387274637583?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">November 1, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Lakers playing from behind \u23f3<\/p>\n<p>The second half is underway in Memphis, who took a 69-55 lead into the break over Los Angeles. Both teams are 3-2 on the year, and are hoping to begin NBA Cup play with a win. The Grizzlies hold a strong advantage on the glass, gathering 10 offensive rebounds so far and holding the Lakers to just one. Second chance opportunities could make coming back even more of an uphill battle for LA.<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Strong 24 \ud83d\udcaa <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/KTnvaVIFG6\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/KTnvaVIFG6<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/memgrizz\/status\/1984451312394592319?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">November 1, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Four down, four to go \ud83c\udfc0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nba.com\/game\/nop-vs-lac-0022500027?watchLive\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Pelicans @ Clippers \u2013 Watch<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nba.com\/game\/den-vs-por-0022500026?watchLive\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Nuggets @ Trail Blazers \u2013 Watch<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nba.com\/game\/uta-vs-phx-0022500025?watchLive\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jazz @ Suns \u2013 Watch<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nba.com\/game\/lal-vs-mem-0022500024?watchLive\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Lakers @ Grizzlies \u2013 Watch<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nba.com\/game\/nyk-vs-chi-0022500023\/box-score#box-score\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Bulls 135, Knicks 125<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nba.com\/game\/tor-vs-cle-0022500022\/box-score#box-score\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Raptors 112, Cavaliers 101<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nba.com\/game\/bos-vs-phi-0022500021\/box-score#box-score\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Celtics 109, 76ers108<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nba.com\/game\/atl-vs-ind-0022500020\/box-score#box-score\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Hawks 128, Pacers 108<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Bulls Bounce NY for Group C Win \u2705<\/p>\n<p>Chicago continues its stellar start to the season, improving to 5-0 with a win over the New York Knicks, 135-125. Ayo Dosunmu had his best game of the year with 22 points and nine assists, but Josh Giddey was the star of the night.<\/p>\n<p>Now in his second season with the team, Giddey is playing at an All-Star pace. He finished the game with 32 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists, which marks a new scoring-high for the year and his fourth double-double in five games. The most important stat is wins, however, which the Bulls are piling up early. It\u2019s the team\u2019s first 5-0 start in 30 years.<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">BULLS WIN.<br \/>BULLS WIN.<br \/>BULLS WIN.<br \/>BULLS WIN.<br \/>BULLS WIN. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/srrTDqLHxW\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/srrTDqLHxW<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/chicagobulls\/status\/1984450046721421633?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">November 1, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">YOUR 5-0 CHICAGO BULLS!!!!! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/gUMmabtpg9\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/gUMmabtpg9<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/chicagobulls\/status\/1984450279673102844?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">November 1, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Joker Vision \ud83e\udd7d<\/p>\n<p>Nikola Joki\u0107\u2019s combination of vision and accuracy as a passer is truly unfair. He enters tonight\u2019s game with 45 assists and four triple-doubles in as many games. This cross-court laser set up Tim Hardaway Jr. for a corner three as the Nuggets grab an early lead.<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Jok finds THJ in the corner \ud83d\udc4c <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/NyezfzqvnH\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/NyezfzqvnH<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/nuggets\/status\/1984448166440439870?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">November 1, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Hangin\u2019 Out in PHX<\/p>\n<p>Ryan Dunn turns in an early highlight by finishing with authority off of the turnover. The Suns are off to a 1-4 start this year. Tonight, they have a chance to build some momentum against a Jazz team they defeated on Monday in overtime.<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Turning defense into offense!<\/p>\n<p>Ryan finishes it off with the SLAM \ud83d\udcaa <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/CRY77HGHKc\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/CRY77HGHKc<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Phoenix Suns (@Suns) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Suns\/status\/1984445986836709525?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">November 1, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>10:01 PM \/ OCTOBER 31, 2025<\/p>\n<p>Lakers &amp; Grizzlies get underway<\/p>\n<p>Luka Don\u010di\u0107 and Austin Reaves waste no time getting in the scoring column Friday. A member of this duo has dropped 40 points in four of the Lakers\u2019 first five games this season!<\/p>\n<p>The Grizzlies could care less however, and it\u2019s Memphis that has jumped out to a 19-16 lead with just over four minutes remaining in the first quarter on Amazon Prime Video.<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83d\udc4b Hey Luka!<\/p>\n<p>He knocks down the stepback 3 for his first points of the night!<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udfc6 LAL-MEM \u2022 West Group B<br \/>\ud83d\udcfa <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/emirates?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@emirates<\/a> NBA Cup on Prime: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/lAVgBCLkLz\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/t.co\/lAVgBCLkLz<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/kvM4gJDiGv\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/kvM4gJDiGv<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NBA (@NBA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBA\/status\/1984438926493315456?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">November 1, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Austin Reaves weaving his way to the cup!<\/p>\n<p>The handles\u2026 the crossover\u2026 the reverse\u2026<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udfc6 LAL-MEM \u2022 West Group B<br \/>\ud83d\udcfa <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/emirates?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@emirates<\/a> NBA Cup on Prime: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/lAVgBCLkLz\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/t.co\/lAVgBCLkLz<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/vC1GEzvkPA\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/vC1GEzvkPA<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NBA (@NBA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBA\/status\/1984438387776934274?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">November 1, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p>9:57 PM \/ OCTOBER 31, 2025<\/p>\n<p>Raptors capitalize on shorthanded Cavaliers, win 112-101<\/p>\n<p>Hot shooting from second-year forward Jamison Battle (20 points, 6-6 3PM) combined with versatile production from Scottie Barnes (14 points, 10 rebounds six assists) and Brandon Ingram (20 points, eight rebounds, five assists) guided the Raptors to a 112-101 victory over Cleveland.<\/p>\n<p>Darius Garland (foot), Donovan Mitchell (hamstring), and Jarrett Allen (finger) were all unavailable for the Cavaliers on Friday \u2014 with Garland still ramping up to make his season debut after undergoing offseason toe surgery.<\/p>\n<p>Evan Mobley led all scores with an efficient 29 points (11-17 FG). Jaylon Tyson stepped up in their absence, posting 18 points (7-14 FG), four rebounds, four assists and three blocks. Nonetheless, Cleveland\u2019s offense was their issue Friday, as the team connected on just 39.6% of their shots.<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Raptors?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@Raptors<\/a> get a WIN in Cleveland as they top the Cavaliers 112-101 and start <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/EmiratesNBACup?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">#EmiratesNBACup<\/a> Group Play 1-0!<\/p>\n<p>Brandon Ingram: 20 PTS, 8 REB, 5 AST<br \/>RJ Barrett: 20 PTS, 3 3PT, 3 REB, 2 STL<br \/>Jamison Battle: 20 PTS, 6 3PT<br \/>Scottie Barnes: 14 PTS, 10 REB, 6 AST<br \/>Sandro Mamukelashvili:\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/fecCTqwmz8\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/fecCTqwmz8<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NBA Canada (@NBACanada) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBACanada\/status\/1984440344436514938?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">November 1, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">4\/4 for 12 in 12 mins? Battle hoopin\u2019 styll \ud83e\udd76\ud83c\udfc0 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/sMalyQXKSB\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/t.co\/sMalyQXKSB<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/gX59kywC1E\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/gX59kywC1E<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Raptors\/status\/1984438047656624505?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">November 1, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p>9:40 PM \/ OCTOBER 31, 2025<\/p>\n<p>76ers can\u2019t convert, Boston hangs on 109-108<\/p>\n<p>Philadelphia had two chances at game-winning shots, but a Tyrese Maxey floater was too strong and a Joel Embiid 3PA was for naught as the Celtics escape victorious despite being outscored by 10 points in the second half.<\/p>\n<p>Boston committed only nine turnovers compared to 18 for Philadelphia, while Jaylen Brown (32 points) represented the game\u2019s most potent scorer. Tyrese Maxey countered with a booming 26-point, 14-assist double-double \u2014 featuring a box score that also included eight rebounds, two steals, two blocks and five turnovers.<\/p>\n<p>Anthony Simons was high-usage off the Boston bench, posting 19 points (7-21 FG), but his inefficiency is overshadowed by a game-best plus-23 net rating. Quentin Grimes countered with 16 points (6-13 FG) off Philadelphia\u2019s bench.<\/p>\n<p>Joel Embiid finished with 20 points, six rebounds and four assists and two blocks in a season-high 25 minutes of action.<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">JAYLEN BROWN AND THE CELTICS GOT BUSY IN PHILLY \ud83d\udd25 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/0cal8bVh54\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/0cal8bVh54<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ESPNNBA\/status\/1984436010139202043?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">November 1, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p>9:29 PM \/ OCTOBER 31, 2025<\/p>\n<p>Maxey clutch, huge stops defensively \u2014 TUNE IN<\/p>\n<p>Philadelphia and Boston have been back-and-forth in the second half on Prime Video, with the latest key moment being the 76ers forcing the Celtics into a foul after a near eight-second violation.<\/p>\n<p>Philadelphia gets the ball back down 109-18 with 12 seconds to play\ud83c\udf7f\ud83c\udf7f\ud83c\udf7f<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">TYRESE MAXEY CUTS THE LEAD TO 1 \ud83d\udea8<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/celtics?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@celtics<\/a>: 109<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/sixers?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@sixers<\/a>: 108<\/p>\n<p>20.8 SECONDS LEFT ON PRIME. BOSTON BALL.<\/p>\n<p>WATCH: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/q8Zh2aG7US\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/t.co\/q8Zh2aG7US<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NBA (@NBA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBA\/status\/1984432859793236169?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">November 1, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p>9:13 PM \/ OCTOBER 31, 2025<\/p>\n<p>Run with the Bulls\ud83d\udea5\ud83d\udea5<\/p>\n<p>Chicago\u2019s hot start to the season continues with a booming first half \u2014 ending in a 72-53 advantage over the Knicks.<\/p>\n<p>The Bulls have rained in 47.6% of 21 3PA thus far Friday.<\/p>\n<p>Josh Giddey leads all scorers with 21 points (7-10 FG, 4-5 3PM, 3-4 FT), while Jalen Brunson leads New York\u2019s scoring effort with 14 points (6-14 FG).<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">JOSH GIDDEY TRIPLE.<br \/>MIKAL BRIDGES TRIPLE.<\/p>\n<p>Giddey leads all scorers with 21 as the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/chicagobulls?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@chicagobulls<\/a> have the lead at the break!<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udfc6 NYK-CHI \u2022 East Group C<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/emirates?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@emirates<\/a> NBA Cup on NBA League Pass <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/PurkcWU114\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/PurkcWU114<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NBA (@NBA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBA\/status\/1984428721055437213?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">November 1, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p>9:00 PM \/ OCTOBER 31, 2025<\/p>\n<p>Game of runs \u2014 Cavaliers &amp; Hawks with momentum<\/p>\n<p>Cleveland possesses a 65-62 lead over the Raptors midway through the third qurter, while the Hawks have jumped on the Pacers in the second half to expand a 4-point halftime lead into a commanding 106-87 advantage early in the fourth quarter.<\/p>\n<p>The Hawks began the third quarter on a 22-5 run.<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cavs?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@cavs<\/a> run is now 26-6. <\/p>\n<p>Cleveland leads Toronto 64-54 with 6:14 left in the 3Q.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/evanmobley?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@evanmobley<\/a> has scored 8 of his 18 PTS this period.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/LetEmKnow?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">#LetEmKnow<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Cavs Notes (@CavsNotes) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CavsNotes\/status\/1984426061883478257?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">November 1, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Zacch is COOKING in the second half \ud83e\udd58\ud83c\udf73<\/p>\n<p>He has 13 PTS since the break <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ik3h2lSSnS\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/ik3h2lSSnS<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ATLHawks\/status\/1984425708051976407?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">November 1, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p>8:49 PM \/ OCTOBER 31, 2025<\/p>\n<p>VJ Edgecombe\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n<p>Rookie sensation VJ Edgecombe continues putting the league on notice.<\/p>\n<p>He\u2019s flying to the bucket en route to 14 points (6-9 FG) as part of an overall sparkling performance that also features five rebounds, five assists and zero turnovers.<\/p>\n<p>The Celtics and 76ers are tied at 75 points each in a thriller on Amazon Prime video to kick off the Emirates NBA Cup.<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">VJ took off from just inside the foul line \ud83e\udd2f<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udfc6 BOS-PHI \u2022 East Group B<br \/>\ud83d\udcfa <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/emirates?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@emirates<\/a> NBA Cup on Prime: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/q8Zh2aG7US\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/t.co\/q8Zh2aG7US<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/EfWY2PJU9x\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/t.co\/EfWY2PJU9x<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Z4b5IS1800\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/Z4b5IS1800<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NBA (@NBA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBA\/status\/1984413830441574805?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">November 1, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p lang=\"et\" dir=\"ltr\">rese to VJ on repeat <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/xsGpsw4ws9\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/xsGpsw4ws9<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/sixers\/status\/1984422286271582438?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">November 1, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p>8:34 PM \/ OCTOBER 31, 2025<\/p>\n<p>Hub for Emirates NBA Cup content\u2b07\ufe0f\u2b07\ufe0f<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nba.com\/nba-cup\/2025\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">NBA.com is your one-stop shop for everything Emirates NBA Cup.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>With Group Play Cup Nights beginning Halloween Friday and finishing Friday, Nov. 28th, seven days of action-packed basketball are coming your way over the next few weeks. The Knockout Rounds and Championship will follow throughout mid-December.<\/p>\n<p>8:21 PM \/ OCTOBER 31, 2025<\/p>\n<p>Bulls offense is humming<\/p>\n<p>Chicago holds a 26-25 lead over the Knicks approaching the final minute of the first quarter. It\u2019s been a balanced game thus far with no player on either side exceeding seven points.<\/p>\n<p>The Bulls look to move to 5-0 for the first time since the 1996-97 season.<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Great ball movement \ud83d\udc4f<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SeeRed?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">#SeeRed<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CHSN__?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@CHSN__<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/K6ApsHd4iP\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/K6ApsHd4iP<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/chicagobulls\/status\/1984417651452510660?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">November 1, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Giddey oop to Matas!<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BuzelisMatas?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@BuzelisMatas<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CHSN__?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@CHSN__<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/JtJpw3i3O2\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/JtJpw3i3O2<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/chicagobulls\/status\/1984415519726854547?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">November 1, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p>8:09 PM \/ OCTOBER 31, 2025<\/p>\n<p>Hawks doing it on both ends, hold narrow halftime lead.<\/p>\n<p>A balanced team effort has netted the Hawks a 63-59 lead over the Pacers at halftime. Pascal Siakam leads all scorers with 17 points (5-9 FG, 5-8 FT), but Nickeil Alexander-Walker (13 points), Jalen Johnson (12 points) and Dyson Daniels (10 points) have propelled Atlanta\u2019s offense in the absence of Trae Young (knee)<\/p>\n<p>Nonetheless, the Pacers have played aggressively thus far, earning 23 free throws in the first half compared to just 11 for Atlanta, while winning the battle on the glass 33-28.<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The Jalen Johnson train runs express from one basket to the other. Routes are active 48 minutes per night \ud83d\ude87 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/jWSt7y321F\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/jWSt7y321F<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ATLHawks\/status\/1984413321387200854?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">November 1, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Dyson &amp; Nickeil at the point of attack are MENACES \ud83d\udd12\ud83d\udd12 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/B4dF0u4WGa\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/B4dF0u4WGa<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ATLHawks\/status\/1984414238614450311?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">November 1, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p>7:48 PM \/ OCTOBER 31, 2025<\/p>\n<p>Collin Murray-Boyles making an impression<\/p>\n<p>Raptors\u2019 rookie Collin Murray-Boyles takes on Evan Mobley, eventually earning the bucket.<\/p>\n<p>Murray-Boyles is a defensively-oriented PF\/small-ball big, drawing the elusive comparison to Draymond Green. He could have many more battles with Evan Mobley and other premier 4s of the Eastern Conference for years to come.<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Smooth 2 from CMB \ud83d\ude2e\u200d\ud83d\udca8 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/0eFH7vwaGf\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/0eFH7vwaGf<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Raptors\/status\/1984409978204217852?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">October 31, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p>7:35 PM \/ OCTOBER 31, 2025<\/p>\n<p>Boston scorching hot\u2668\ufe0f\u2668\ufe0f<\/p>\n<p>The Celtics\u2019 jump out with a 38-point first quarter, fueled by 16 points from Jaylen Brown (7-8 FG) and 38.5% shooting as a team on 13 3PA.<\/p>\n<p>Boston leads 38-25 at the quarter-way point on Amazon Prime Video<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Back-to-back triples for Derrick White!<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udfc6 BOS-PHI \u2022 East Group B <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/emirates?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@emirates<\/a> NBA Cup on Prime <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/vr7Dyt23fv\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/vr7Dyt23fv<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NBA (@NBA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBA\/status\/1984405753570951528?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">October 31, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Neemi said BOO \ud83d\udc7b <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ESHp2jwTZn\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/ESHp2jwTZn<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Boston Celtics (@celtics) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/celtics\/status\/1984405326402064873?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">October 31, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p>7:30 PM \/ OCTOBER 31, 2025<\/p>\n<p>Mac McClung on the board<\/p>\n<p>After scoring seven points (2-5 FG) in 13 minutes during his career debut Wednesday, McClung returns to hitting some nylon early Friday.<\/p>\n<p>McClung has averaged 20-plus points across three seprate League campaigns, including 25.5 points per game on 50% shooting as his best campaign. Hhis current still in Indiana marks the 26-year-old\u2019s first NBA opportunity.<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Mac McClung for three. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/dIRRj0tcsb\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/dIRRj0tcsb<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Pacers\/status\/1984406000858702316?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">October 31, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p>7:10 PM \/ OCTOBER 31, 2025<\/p>\n<p>Trading buckets in Philly\ud83e\udd3a\ud83e\udd3a<\/p>\n<p>Jaylen Brown (13 points, 6-7 FG) is locked in early, going back-and-forth with Tyrese Maxey and rookie VJ Edgecombe on a spree of tough buckets.<\/p>\n<p>Joel Embiid leads Philadelphia with eight points (2-3 FG, 3-3 FT).<\/p>\n<p lang=\"sv\" dir=\"ltr\">big fella &amp; 1 \ud83d\ude24 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ZD9jaT342G\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/ZD9jaT342G<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/sixers\/status\/1984401835306693007?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">October 31, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Emirates NBA Cup Courts\ud83d\udc40\ud83d\udc40<\/p>\n<p>30 new courts coming to a screen near you. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nba.com\/news\/emirates-nba-cup-2025-courts-unveiled\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Check out the styles around the league.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1889248\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-10-31-at-5.42.49\u202fPM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1396\" height=\"826\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>Hornets Halloween\ud83c\udf83\ud83c\udf83<\/p>\n<p>Charlotte\u2019s rookie trio goes for a classic Star Wars Halloween\u2026good thing they can hoop.<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Ryan, Kon, and Liam brought the Halloween spirit to <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NovantHealth?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@novanthealth<\/a> Hemby Children\u2019s Hospital this afternoon! \ud83c\udf83\ud83e\udde1 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/oKHWpbBmUv\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/oKHWpbBmUv<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Charlotte Hornets Community (@hornetcommunity) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hornetcommunity\/status\/1984405915659796577?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">October 31, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p>What we know about Friday\u2019s Emirates NBA Cup games<\/p>\n<p>The Celtics take on the 76ers while the Lakers travel to Memphis as headliners on Amazon Prime Video. Luka Don\u010di\u0107 (finger\/leg) is on track to play, while Austin Reaves (34.2 points on 52.5% shooting through five games) has stepped up and is coming in hot.<br \/>\nThe Bulls \u2014 tied with Philadelphia for the best record in the Eastern Conference \u2014 look to remain undefeated and move to 5-0 against the Knicks.<br \/>\nHalloween features an 8-game slate in total, ending with Jazz vs. Suns, Nuggets vs. Trail Blazers, Pelicans vs. Clippers in the late window.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Austin Reaves\u2019 34.2 points per game is 2nd in the NBA among all players with at least five&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":254825,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[557],"tags":[64,63,150600,145546,27507,150599,590,85],"class_list":{"0":"post-254824","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-nba","8":"tag-au","9":"tag-australia","10":"tag-emirates-nba-cup","11":"tag-emirates-nba-cup-courts","12":"tag-group-stage","13":"tag-halloween-in-the-nba","14":"tag-nba","15":"tag-sports"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/254824","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=254824"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/254824\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/254825"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=254824"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=254824"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=254824"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}