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Pacers face Knicks, Heat, and others in tough NBA Cup group

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 2:34 AM

Last updated Jul 1, 2026

Pacers face Knicks, Heat, and others in tough NBA Cup group

Summary

The Indiana Pacers are set to compete in a challenging group for the NBA Cup, featuring defending champions New York Knicks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Philadelphia 76ers, and Miami Heat. The group play kicks off on October 30 and runs through November 27. The Pacers, after a 19-63 season, need to navigate tough matchups to advance to the finals. The NBA Cup finals will take place in Indianapolis on December 11. Home-away match pairings have been decided, with the Pacers hosting the Knicks and 76ers at home. They will travel to face the Cavaliers and Heat.

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By the Numbers

•Pacers drawn into East Group B for NBA Cup play.
•Group includes Knicks, Cavaliers, 76ers, and Heat.
•NBA Cup group play runs from October 30 to November 27.
•Finals scheduled for December 11 in Indianapolis.
•Pacers hope to improve after a 19-63 previous season.

Latest Updates

2:34 AMYahoo Sports — Pacers given brutal group play draw in NBA Cup that includes Knicks

What they're saying

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The NBA Cup final will be in Indianapolis, but for the Pacers staying at home will require them to get through a group that includes the Knicks.
— Yahoo Sports

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