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The Portland Trail Blazers have the halftime lead over the Los Angeles Lakers.<\/p>\n
Friday\u2019s Emirates NBA Cup action started with the Cleveland Cavaliers snapping the Philadelphia 76ers\u2019 5-game win streak. The Portland Trail Blazers are leading the Los Angeles Lakers 60-53 at half time. Check out the rest of the second half on Prime Video<\/a>. What we know about Emirates NBA Cup group play, Nov. 6<\/p>\n Trae Young returns to Atlanta, as the Washington Wizards visit the Hawks (7 p.m. ET, League Pass) in East Group C 11:23 PM \/ OCT. 6\u00a0<\/p>\n LUKA WITH SOME MAGIC!<\/p>\n Trail Blazers 60, Lakers 53. End 1H<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n The Lakers end the first half with an 18-9 run thanks to a HUGE 3-pointer from Luka.\u00a0<\/p>\n After the defensive stop, the Magician gets around the screen and launches a 61-foot banker.\u00a0<\/p>\n Did anyone get d\u00e9j\u00e0 vu from his half-court heave from opening night?\u00a0<\/p>\n My goodness, Luka.\u00a0<\/p>\n 11:14 PM \/ OCT. 6\u00a0<\/p>\n Lakers Making A Late Run<\/p>\n Trail Blazers 53, Lakers 45. 2:55, 2Q<\/a>. <\/p>\n Luka Don\u010di\u0107 does what he does best: create something out of nothing.\u00a0<\/p>\n Despite being guarded under duress, Don\u010di\u0107 goes to his signature step-back 3-pointer to cut the Blazers\u2019 lead to 10. It\u2019s just the Lakers\u2019 second 3-pointer of the night, but it comes in huge. <\/p>\n 11:01 PM \/ OCT. 6\u00a0<\/p>\n The Timelord Stays True To His Nickname<\/p>\n Trail Blazers 51, Lakers 36. 5:34, 2Q<\/a><\/p>\n A pick-and-roll with Avdija finishes with a loud poster dunk from Robert Williams III.\u00a0<\/p>\n Deni\u2019s floater game made Walker Kessler step up to respect the shot, which gives room for Williams to slow down time and throw it down with authority.\u00a0<\/p>\n A few possessions later, Williams throws it down again thanks to a nice dime from Jrue Holiday. Williams is making an impact early.\u00a0<\/p>\n 10:56 PM \/ OCT. 6\u00a0<\/p>\n It\u2019s Dame Time<\/p>\n Trail Blazers 43, Lakers 30. 7:43, 2Q.<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n 30-foot shots are like breathing for Damian Lillard.<\/p>\n \u201cDame knows no range,\u201d says Kevin Harlan on the call.\u00a0<\/p>\n DAME NEAR THE LOGO \ud83c\udfaf<\/p>\n He sinks the deep triple to extend Portland’s lead in the 1H! pic.twitter.com\/O8SahRq4iu<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) November 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n He extends the Blazers\u2019 lead to 43-30 and has 8 points already. The Blazers have already nailed 8 3-pointers in the game, shooting a blistering 50% right now.\u00a0<\/p>\n 10:50 PM \/ OCT. 6\u00a0<\/p>\n Blazers Strike First<\/p>\n Trail Blazers 29, Lakers 20. End 1Q<\/a>. <\/p>\n Deni Avdija is getting things started with six first-quarter points. Every player who has played for the Blazers has scored. <\/p>\n 10:47 PM \/ OCT. 6\u00a0<\/p>\n Stephon Castle, Are You Kidding Me?!<\/p>\n Spurs 30, Kings 26. 2:28, 1Q<\/a>. <\/p>\n Catches the pass on the roll, then jumps and spins in mid-air to find the shooter, Devin Vassell, for the bucket.\u00a0<\/p>\n Wow, take a bow, Castle.\u00a0<\/p>\n 180 SPIN. MIDAIR DIME.<\/p>\n INSANE court vision from Castle to find Vassell for the triple \ud83e\udd7d pic.twitter.com\/zzyBc4Dmc6<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) November 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 10:40 PM \/ OCT. 6\u00a0<\/p>\n LaMelo Stays Patient & Nails The 3<\/p>\n Timberwolves 104, Pelicans 99. 2:34, 4Q<\/a>. <\/p>\n This game is heating up as LaMelo Ball\u2019s 3-pointer gives the Timberwolves the lead. He\u2019s up to 22 points and 3 3-pointers on the night.\u00a0<\/p>\n Four Wolves are in double figures as they lead 104-99.<\/p>\n LAMELO FOR THE LEAD \ud83c\udfaf<\/p>\n He’s got 16 PTS as the Wolves and Pelicans are battling in Q4! pic.twitter.com\/rtnzfiXRPO<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) November 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 10:30 PM \/ OCT. 6\u00a0<\/p>\n Toumani Takes Off<\/p>\n Trail Blazers 26, Lakers 15. 1:21, 1Q<\/a>. <\/p>\n Toumani Camara starts the nightcap with a statement. He blows by his defender and throws down a massive dunk.\u00a0<\/p>\n Wow.<\/p>\n TOUMANI CAMARA POSTER SLAM \ud83d\udca5 pic.twitter.com\/hujwvwmvya<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) November 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n The Blazers have caught fire from beyond the arc with 6 3-pointers as they have an 11-point lead.<\/p>\n 10:15 PM \/ OCT. 6\u00a0<\/p>\n A Pair Of Raptors Have Career Nights<\/p>\n Raptors 97, Bucks 95. 7:39, 4Q.<\/a><\/p>\n Two Raptors are doing it all as Alijah Martin drops a career-high 24 points (9-for-11 FG) and Jamal Shead dishes out a career-high 15 assists and counting.\u00a0<\/p>\n Martin already has a championship on his resum\u00e9 with the Florida Gators in 2025; can he get another one with the Raptors in the Emirates NBA Cup?\u00a0<\/p>\n 10:10 PM \/ OCT. 6\u00a0<\/p>\n All Fun In The Land<\/p>\n Cavaliers 119, Sixers 95<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n A half-court challenge? No problem.\u00a0<\/p>\n Just call up these two fans. They won big money thanks to their half-court heave (back-to-back, mind you).<\/p>\n A pair of Cavs fans hit BACK-TO-BACK half-court shots during a timeout \ud83d\ude32 pic.twitter.com\/B7Hn3ODMSm<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) November 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n The good vibes continued as the Cavaliers cruised to a wire-to-wire victory over the Sixers. Seven Cavs finished in double figures, led by a combined 45 points from Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley.\u00a0<\/p>\n Mitchell also had eight assists and Mario Hezonja had a double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds.\u00a0<\/p>\n The Cavaliers snap the Sixers\u2019 5-game win streak with tonight\u2019s win. In Cup play, the Cavaliers move to 1-0.<\/p>\n 10:00 PM \/ OCT. 6\u00a0<\/p>\n Mavs Duo Are Showing Off Their Skills<\/p>\n Mavericks 98, Jazz 84. 8:34, 4Q<\/a>.<\/p>\n First, it\u2019s Cooper with the double-clutch dunk. Then, it\u2019s Kyrie with the super tough layup, showing why he\u2019s the captain of the Jelly Fam.\u00a0<\/p>\n Flagg had the highest-scoring quarter of his season with 15 PTS (4-7 FG) in the 3Q and 19 points in the game.<\/p>\n “An excellent cut by Cooper Flagg.” Highlight-reel plays from Dallas’ star duo! https:\/\/t.co\/hozKAMs3Ws<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/A27mZ669Ud<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) November 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 9:50 PM \/ OCT. 6\u00a0<\/p>\n Cavs Are Letting \u2018Em Know<\/p>\n Cavs 104, Sixers 82. 5:46, 4Q<\/a><\/p>\n The Cavs are rolling and have extended their biggest lead of the game to 23 points. Mobley and Mitchell have combined for 44 points to lead the Cavaliers.\u00a0<\/p>\n During one of the timeouts, two Cavaliers fans made a half-court shot. Clearly, that hot shooting carried over to the team as they\u2019re now shooting 45.6% from the field.\u00a0<\/p>\n 9:34 PM \/ OCT. 6\u00a0<\/p>\n It\u2019s A Circus In Dallas<\/p>\n Mavericks 87, Jazz 73. 1:00, 3Q<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n The Mavericks are on a 10-0 run over the last 2:58.\u00a0<\/p>\n This wild shot by P.J. Washington Jr. didn\u2019t count, but maybe it brought some good luck in the game. He\u2019s having a game with 23 points.\u00a0<\/p>\n Rookie Morez Johnson Jr. has recorded his first career double-double with 11 points and 12 rebounds.<\/p>\n IT DIDN’T COUNT, BUT\u2026<\/p>\n How did P.J. Washington get this to fall??? pic.twitter.com\/qB9FOxCqVD<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) November 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 9:34 PM \/ OCT. 6\u00a0<\/p>\n Mitchell With A Major Highlight<\/p>\n Cavaliers 91, Sixers 74. End 3Q.<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n The Cavaliers push back their lead to 17, thanks to Mitchell\u2019s heroics. He shows off his patented step-back 3-pointer under pressure. 9:33 PM \/ OCT. 6\u00a0<\/p>\n A Masterpiece from JT<\/p>\n Celtics 119, Hornets 80<\/a>. <\/p>\n 34 points. 8 rebounds. 9 assists. 5 3PM. JAYSON TATUM’S GOT 34 PTS THROUGH 3 QUARTERS!<\/p>\n 34 points. \u2014 NBA (@NBA) November 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 9:23 PM \/ OCT. 6\u00a0<\/p>\n Ajay\u2019s Heating Up<\/p>\n Thunder 71, Grizzlies 49. End 1H <\/a><\/p>\n Ajay Mitchell has the highest-scoring half of his career with 21 PTS (9-11 FG) and counting in the first half.\u00a0<\/p>\n The Thunder guards were feeling it in the first half with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has 17 points and Jared McCain adds 14 of his own.<\/p>\n OKC WAS EFFICIENT IN THE FIRST HALF!<\/p>\n Ajay Mitchell: 21 PTS (9-11 FGM) \u2014 NBA (@NBA) November 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 9:12 PM \/ OCT. 6\u00a0<\/p>\n Here Come The Sixers<\/p>\n Cavs 66, Sixers 63. 8:45, 3Q.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n Don\u2019t look now, but the Sixers are climbing back.\u00a0 They cut the 16-point lead to three thanks to Edgecombe\u2019s dunk. He now has 19 points in the game.\u00a0<\/p>\n Joel Embiid and LeBron James are a combined 1-for-14 from the field, but the Sixers are coming back. They\u2019ve done it on the defensive end, as they\u2019ve held the Cavaliers to just under 41% field goal shooting.\u00a0<\/p>\n 8:53 PM \/ OCT. 6\u00a0<\/p>\n Oh My, Daniel Gafford<\/p>\n Jazz 45, Mavs 44. 4:57, 2Q<\/a><\/p>\n Daniel Gafford gets the rejection on one end and throws down a huge dunk!<\/p>\n The Mavericks and Jazz are currently battling in West Group A.\u00a0<\/p>\n DANIEL GAFFORD SWAT AND SLAM \ud83d\ude32<\/p>\n THROUGH THE CONTACT! pic.twitter.com\/2HixhoyG7X<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) November 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 8:53 PM \/ OCT. 6\u00a0<\/p>\n Zion\u2019s Half-court Lob In West Group B, Zion Williamson tosses a half-court dime to Trey Murphy III, who knows what to do with it.\u00a0<\/p>\n Murphy has 8 points and Williamson has four assists as West Group B action heats up.\u00a0<\/p>\n ZION LOB FROM HALF-COURT TO TREY MURPHY III \ud83d\udca5 pic.twitter.com\/S4l1t2nslv<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) November 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 8:53 PM \/ OCT. 6\u00a0<\/p>\n Cooper Does It All Gets the steal and save. Tosses the dime to Kyrie Irving in one motion and flies in for the putback.\u00a0<\/p>\n Cooper does it all in this sequence as he\u2019s up to six assists already.<\/p>\n Earlier this week, NBA.com\u2019s Shaun Powell dives into<\/a> what makes Flagg so unique.<\/p>\n Flagg\u2019s unique talents lets him to develop his playmaking ability, much like Irving. That\u2019s why the duo works so well together. In his rookie season, then-head coach Jason Kidd experimented with Flagg at the point guard to work on his decision making.<\/p>\n That came in clutch on this sequence.<\/p>\n THIS COOPER FLAGG HUSTLE SEQUENCE \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n Steal & save. \u2014 NBA (@NBA) November 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 8:51 PM \/ OCT. 6\u00a0<\/p>\n LaMelo Dances With His Handles LaMelo shows off his crafty handles with the hesitation.\u00a0<\/p>\n It always seems like he has the ball on a string. Back in his Chino Hills days, LaMelo would rack up millions of views with his ankle breakers. That part of his game is serving him well in the league.<\/p>\n LAMELO DANCES AND DRIVES \ud83d\udc4c<\/p>\n He faked out multiple defenders! pic.twitter.com\/7f61RRAK1o<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) November 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 8:48 PM \/ OCT. 6<\/p>\n Cavs Withstand Sixers Rally Edgecombe posted the second-highest-scoring quarter of his career with 15 PTS (6-8 FG) in the second quarter. However, Evan Mobley gets hot and has 15 points at half the Cavaliers to keep their lead heading into the locker room.<\/p>\n 8:27 PM \/ OCT. 6<\/p>\n Celtics Nailing Away 3\u2019s The Celtics\u2019 17 3 PM in the first half were the most by any team in any half since Boston had 17 in the first half on 4\/10\/26. Tatum has 5 3-pointers on the night, while Derrick White has 4 3-pointers.\u00a0<\/p>\n 8:25 PM \/ NOV. 6<\/p>\n Sixers Chipping Away Sophomore guard VJ Edgecombe is leading the Sixers\u2019 rally, as he\u2019s finding his rhythm with 9 second-quarter points. 8:14 PM \/ NOV. 6\u00a0<\/p>\n Spida With The Vision Donovan Mitchell\u2019s Cavaliers finish the first quarter strong as they lead by 11.\u00a0<\/p>\n Spida\u2019s one of three dimes in the quarter came in fancy fashion.<\/p>\n SPIDA NO-LOOK DIME \ud83d\udd77\ufe0f<\/p>\n The Cavs are off to a hot start on Prime! pic.twitter.com\/N6ZqlN3Pnx<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) November 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 8:12 PM \/ NOV. 6\u00a0<\/p>\n Tatum\u2019s On One Right Now Jayson Tatum reached 5+ 3 PM in a half for the first time since 12\/21\/24. He finished the first half with 24 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists. Derrick White posted his highest-scoring half of the season with 18 PTS in the first half.\u00a0<\/p>\n 8:02 PM \/ NOV. 6\u00a0<\/p>\n NAW\u2019s On Fire As He Makes History With his 3rd 3 PM, Nickeil Alexander-Walker becomes the first player in Hawks franchise history to total 40+ 3 PM over their first 10 games of the season. Last year\u2019s Most Improved Player is up to 16 points in the first half as his Hawks have the first-half lead.\u00a0<\/p>\n 7:49 PM \/ NOV. 6<\/p>\n The Web Is Working The Cleveland Cavaliers are off to a hot start to the game, getting their baskets in transition and early offense.\u00a0<\/p>\n Led by their leader, Donovan \u201cSpida\u201d Mitchell (6 PTS), the Cavs are figuring things out.<\/p>\n 7:45 PM \/ NOV. 6<\/p>\n The Iconic Chalk Toss Means Game Time LeBron James makes his return to Cleveland and does his iconic chalk toss as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers.\u00a0<\/p>\n Check out the iconic pregame routine here.\u00a0<\/p>\n LEBRON CHALK TOSS IN HIS RETURN TO CLEVELAND AS A MEMBER OF THE SIXERS! pic.twitter.com\/ZPfnjUS9H1<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) November 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Maxey\u2019s Feeling Loose Pregame They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.\u00a0<\/p>\n Well, Tyrese Maxey certainly agrees as he imitates LeBron James\u2019 iconic chalk toss as part of his pre-game routine.\u00a0<\/p>\n Tune in now as two of the East\u2019s contenders are clashing live on Prime.\u00a0<\/p>\n Maxey tries his best LeBron chalk toss impersonation \ud83d\ude2d <\/p>\n Sixers\/Cavs in @emirates<\/a> NBA Cup Group Play action is LIVE NOW on Prime! pic.twitter.com\/KcQrjXlVIA<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) November 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 7:39 PM \/ NOV. 6\u00a0<\/p>\n JT\u2019s On A Heater Jayson Tatum, who was featured on this week\u2019s MVP Ladder<\/a>, shows why as he\u2019s on a torrid start to this game.\u00a0<\/p>\n In the first quarter alone, he\u2019s up to 18 points (6-for-11 FG), 3 rebounds, 2 assists and 3 3-pointers. This was Tatum\u2019s highest-scoring quarter since March 2025.<\/p>\n JAYSON TATUM WENT OFF IN Q1 \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n 18 PTS \u2014 NBA (@NBA) November 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 7:10 PM \/ NOV. 6\u00a0<\/p>\n
Follow along for live updates, scores, highlights and standout performances throughout the night.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\nThe East-leading Philadelphia 76ers are looking for their 6th straight win as LeBron James returns to Cleveland to face the Cavaliers (7:30 p.m. ET, Prime Video)
\nLuka Don\u010di\u0107 (38.5 ppg) and the Lakers face the Portland Trail Blazers (6-1, best in the West).\u00a0
\nDon\u010di\u0107 is on a historic heater, recording 35+ PTS, 5+ REB, 5+ AST and 5+ 3PM in six consecutive games, the longest such streak in NBA history. Don\u010di\u0107 also became the fourth player in NBA history to reach 300+ PTS in his first eight games of a season, joining Michael Jordan, Wilt Chamberlain and Rick Barry.\u00a0
\nThe Sixers\u2019 starting five is starting to click on all cylinders. In their 126-107 win over the Chicago Bulls on Nov. 2, the starting lineup combined for 102 points, 33 rebounds and 33 assists. The Sixers are the only starting five this season to combine for at least 100+ points and 30+ assists in a game.<\/p>\n
“Kyrie doing what only Kyrie can do.”<\/p>\n
He has 20 points, 8 assists and 6 rebounds as the final frame gets underway.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Tatum looks like his old self as he and the Celtics get another win in Group Play. Tatum is starting to look comfortable.<\/p>\n
8 rebounds.
9 assists.
5 threes. pic.twitter.com\/cJiEWq1xMz<\/a><\/p>\n
SGA: 17 PTS (7-11 FGM)
Jared McCain: 14 PTS (6-8 FGM) pic.twitter.com\/TlG4ITpqji<\/a><\/p>\n
\nTimberwolves 44, Pelicans 43. 5:17, 2Q<\/a><\/p>\n
\nJazz 45, Mavs 44. 4:57, 2Q<\/a><\/p>\n
Putback.
Two points. pic.twitter.com\/GBHsUzIZdo<\/a><\/p>\n
\nTimberwolves 44, Pelicans 43. 5:17, 2Q<\/a><\/p>\n
\nCavs 62, Sixers 54. End 1H<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n
\nCeltics 72, Hornets 43. 8:52, 3Q.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n
\nCavs 49, Sixers 43. 2Q, 4:57<\/a><\/p>\n
A dunk from Jabari Walker cuts the lead to 7. They\u2019re on an 11-2 run.
A wild sequence that saw three turnovers total ends with an Edgecombe dunk. The Cavs lead is now down to six.<\/p>\n
\nCavs 33, Sixers 22. End 1Q<\/a><\/p>\n
\nCeltics 70, Hornets 39. End 1H<\/a><\/p>\n
\nHawks 66, Wizards 59. End 1H<\/a><\/p>\n
\nCavs 11, Sixers 2. 7:55, 1Q<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n
\nSixers. Cavs. Pregame<\/a><\/p>\n
7:41 PM \/ NOV. 6\u00a0<\/p>\n
\nSixers, Cavs. Pregame<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\nCeltics 40, Hornets 20. End 1Q.<\/a><\/p>\n
4 REB
4 AST
3 3PM pic.twitter.com\/OA1aSFK6Rg<\/a><\/p>\n