Where Celtics Stand in 2025 NBA Cup as Group B Play Heats Up
The 2025 NBA Cup group stage accelerates Friday night with an 11-game slate. Here's an update on the Boston Celtics' position in Group B.
Celtics' Current Status
Boston sits 10th in the NBA Eastern Conference with a 4-5 record after a mixed start to the 2025-26 season. A victory over the Orlando Magic on Friday would put them first in Group B of the NBA Cup.
Group B Overview
The Celtics share Group B with the Orlando Magic, Philadelphia 76ers, Detroit Pistons, and Brooklyn Nets. They hold a 1-0 record in the group stage following a narrow 109-108 win over the Sixers in the NBA Cup opener last Friday.
Upcoming Games and Implications
So far, the Celtics-Sixers game is the only Group B match played; the Magic, Pistons, and Nets have yet to start their NBA Cup contests. All three teams are set to compete Friday, with Detroit and Brooklyn tip-off scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET.
The Celtics-Magic game is among 11 league matches that will count toward the NBA Cup standings on Friday night.
Point differential serves as a crucial tiebreaker in the NBA Cup. Expect both the Celtics and Magic to maintain intensity until the final whistle, regardless of the score margin.
Author's Summary
The Celtics aim to top Group B in the 2025 NBA Cup after an opening win, facing key challenges as their group rivals begin play Friday.