Grizzlies face Thunder in NBA Cup group stage matchup Friday night
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Last updated Nov 5, 2026
The Oklahoma City Thunder (6-2) travel to face the Memphis Grizzlies (6-2) in an NBA Cup group stage game on Friday at 8 p.m. EST in Memphis, Tennessee. Both teams are currently vying for a better position in the group stage, with the Thunder ranked fourth and the Grizzlies sixth in the Western Conference. Last season, the Grizzlies finished with a record of 25-57, while the Thunder ended at 64-18. The matchup could help determine the standings as the tournament progresses. Each team will aim to build momentum as they enter this matchup with similar records.
- •Oklahoma City Thunder are fourth in the Western Conference.
- •Memphis Grizzlies are sixth in the Western Conference.
- •Game is scheduled for Friday at 8 p.m. EST.
- •Thunder had a strong 2025-26 season with a 64-18 record.
- •Grizzlies struggled last season, finishing 25-57.
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"Oklahoma City Thunder (6-2, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (6-2, sixth in the Western Conference)Memphis, Tennessee; Friday, 8 p.
"Boston Celtics (6-2, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (3-6, 10th in the Eastern Conference)Charlotte, North Carolina; Friday, 7 p.
"San Antonio Spurs (6-2, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. Sacramento Kings (1-7, 14th in the Western Conference)Sacramento, California; Friday, 10 p.
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 5, 2026, 7:02 AMHornets and Celtics meet Friday in NBA Cup group stage
Boston Celtics (6-2, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (3-6, 10th in the Eastern Conference)Charlotte, North Carolina; Friday, 7 p.
- Yahoo SportsNov 5, 2026, 7:02 AMBucks and Raptors meet Friday in NBA Cup group stage
Toronto Raptors (4-4, fifth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (1-7, 15th in the Eastern Conference)Milwaukee; Friday, 8 p.
- Yahoo SportsNov 5, 2026, 7:02 AMMavericks host Jazz Friday for NBA Cup group stage game
Utah Jazz (1-7, 15th in the Western Conference) vs. Dallas Mavericks (4-4, 11th in the Western Conference)Dallas; Friday, 8 p.
- Yahoo SportsNov 5, 2026, 7:02 AMGrizzlies and Thunder meet Friday in NBA Cup group stage
Oklahoma City Thunder (6-2, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (6-2, sixth in the Western Conference)Memphis, Tennessee; Friday, 8 p.
- Yahoo SportsNov 5, 2026, 7:02 AMKings and Spurs meet Friday in NBA Cup group stage
San Antonio Spurs (6-2, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. Sacramento Kings (1-7, 14th in the Western Conference)Sacramento, California; Friday, 10 p.
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