Emirates NBA Cup 2026: Live updates, highlights, scores and where to watch for Friday’s action

LeBron James returns to Cleveland to face Donovan Mitchell and the Cavaliers as part of a 9-game night.

Friday’s Emirates NBA Cup action features nine Group Play games, including the Philadelphia 76ers at the Cleveland Cavaliers (

7:30 p.m. ET

) and the Portland Trail Blazers at the Los Angeles Lakers (

10 p.m. ET

), both on Prime Video.

Follow along for live updates, scores, highlights and standout performances throughout the night.

What we know about Emirates NBA Cup group play, Nov. 6

Trae Young returns to Atlanta, as the Washington Wizards visit the Hawks (7 p.m. ET, League Pass) in East Group C

The 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)

Luka Dončić (38.5 ppg) and the Lakers face the Portland Trail Blazers (6-1, best in the West).

Dončić 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. Dončić 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.

The Sixers’ 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.

5:46 PM / NOV. 6

DOUBLEHEADER ON PRIME

Friday’s 2026 Emirates NBA Cup action on Prime begins with the East-leading Philadelphia 76ers visiting the Cleveland Cavaliers. LeBron James returns to his old stomping grounds to face Donovan Mitchell and James Harden.

In the second half of the doubleheader, the West-leading Portland Trail Blazers face the Los Angeles Lakers. Luka Dončić is on a torrid scoring stretch to start the season and will take on Damian Lillard’s Blazers, who are 6-1 this season.

5:00 PM / NOV. 6

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Here’s Friday’s 9-game schedule.

Washington Wizards vs. Atlanta Hawks:

(

7 ET, League Pass

)

Boston Celtics vs. Charlotte Hornets:

Philadelphia 76ers vs. Cleveland Cavaliers:

7:30 ET, Prime Video

Utah Jazz vs. Dallas Mavericks:

8 ET, League Pass

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Memphis Grizzlies:

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. New Orleans Pelicans:

Toronto Raptors vs. Milwaukee Bucks:

Portland Trail Blazers vs. Los Angeles Lakers:

10 ET, Prime Video

San Antonio Spurs at Sacramento Kings:

10 ET, League Pass