NBA Schedules Extra Games for Cup Exits

Following the conclusion of the NBA Cup group stages, 22 teams have had two additional regular-season games scheduled as they did not advance to the knockout rounds. The Toronto Raptors will play against the Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls in December, while the Boston Celtics will face the Detroit Pistons and Washington Wizards. The Philadelphia 76ers will meet the Indiana Pacers and Charlotte Hornets, and the Cleveland Cavaliers will play the Washington Wizards and Brooklyn Nets. The NBA Cup knockout rounds will feature teams like the Milwaukee Bucks, New York Knicks, and Golden State Warriors, with the quarterfinals starting on December 10. This scheduling adjustment allows non-advancing teams a brief rest period before resuming play, potentially benefiting their overall season performance.