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. Here's the current position of the Boston Celtics in Group B.
The Celtics hold a 4-5 record in the NBA's Eastern Conference after an uneven start to the 2025-26 season. However, a victory over the Orlando Magic on Friday could propel them to first place in Group B of the NBA Cup.
Group B Teams and Current Standings
- Boston Celtics: 1-0 in NBA Cup group play after narrowly defeating the Philadelphia 76ers 109-108 last Friday
- Other Group B teams: Orlando Magic, Philadelphia 76ers, Detroit Pistons, Brooklyn Nets
So far, the Celtics vs. Sixers game was the only contest played in Group B. The Magic, Pistons, and Nets have yet to start their NBA Cup matches.
Upcoming Games and Implications
On Friday, Detroit and Brooklyn will face off at 7:30 p.m. ET, and the Magic will also be in action. This will bring shifts in the standings by night’s end.
"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."
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Summary
The Celtics are positioned to move up in Group B of the 2025 NBA Cup as upcoming games heat up and point differential plays a crucial role in rankings.
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