MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 30: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors handles the ball against Gary Trent Jr. #5 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the fourth quarter at Fiserv Forum on October 30, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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The 2025 Emirates NBA Cup officially tips off tonight across the league. The in-season tournament tips off with a pair of games on national TV, as the Boston Celtics take on the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Arena in Philadelphia,

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Cooper Flagg’s Mavericks clash with Cade Cunningham and the Pistons for a high-altitude bout in Mexico City on Saturday night, streaming only on Peacock.