Where Celtics Stand in 2025 NBA Cup as Group B Play Heats Up
The group stage of the 2025 NBA Cup will intensify Friday night with 11 games scheduled. Here's the current position of the Boston Celtics in Group B.
Celtics' Current Status in the Season
The Boston Celtics hold the 10th spot in the NBA's Eastern Conference with a 4-5 record after an inconsistent start to the 2025-26 season. A win against the Orlando Magic on Friday would propel them to first place in Group B of the NBA Cup.
NBA Cup Group B Composition and Progress
Group B includes the Celtics, Magic, Philadelphia 76ers, Detroit Pistons, and Brooklyn Nets. So far, the Celtics are 1-0 in the group stage after narrowly defeating the Sixers 109-108 in their NBA Cup opener last Friday.
That Celtics-Sixers game remains the only completed match in Group B to date, as the Magic, Pistons, and Nets haven't started their NBA Cup schedules yet.
Upcoming Games and Standings Impact
- The Magic, Pistons, and Nets all play on Friday.
- Detroit Pistons face Brooklyn Nets at 7:30 p.m. ET.
- More movement in the standings is expected by night’s end.
"Point differential is a key tiebreaker in the NBA Cup, so expect both the Celtics and Magic to play hard until the final whistle, even if the game is already in hand for either side."
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Author’s Summary: The Celtics have a chance to take the lead in NBA Cup Group B if they beat the Magic Friday, with key games shifting standings and point differential a crucial tiebreaker.