Where Celtics Stand in 2025 NBA Cup as Group B Play Heats Up
The group stage of the 2025 NBA Cup accelerates Friday night with an 11-game schedule. Here's the current situation for the Boston Celtics in Group B.
The Celtics are 10th in the NBA's Eastern Conference with a 4-5 record after a rocky start to the 2025-26 season. A win against the Orlando Magic on Friday would earn them the top spot in Group B of the NBA Cup.
The NBA's third annual in-season tournament continues with more group play, including the Celtics-Magic matchup among 11 league games counting toward NBA Cup standings.
Group B Composition and Standings
- The Celtics share Group B with the Orlando Magic, Philadelphia 76ers, Detroit Pistons, and Brooklyn Nets.
- They hold a 1-0 record in group play following a narrow 109-108 victory over the Sixers last Friday.
- This Celtics-Sixers game remains the only Group B game played so far, as the Magic, Pistons, and Nets have yet to start their NBA Cup contests.
Upcoming Games and Impact
All three remaining Group B teams will compete Friday, with the Pistons and Nets facing off at 7:30 p.m. ET. Further shifts in the standings are expected 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.”
Strength in point margins will be crucial as teams push for favorable tiebreak positions.
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Summary: The Celtics hold a critical position in Group B and must continue playing intensely, as point differential could decide the group leader in this year's NBA Cup.