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The Golden State Warriors face the Denver Nuggets on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025 (11/7/25) in an NBA Cup in-season tournament group play matchup at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo.

The Los Angeles Lakers put a perfect road record on the line with a visit to Atlanta on tap to face Trae Young and the Hawks.

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With the 2025-26 NBA season in full swing, the league is already seeing a lot of buzz and excitement for what’s to come throughout the schedule. The first big event is the NBA Cup, a six-week in-season knockout tournament where each team has a chance to win it all.

The Cleveland Cavaliers open up the NBA season against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden today. Find out how to watch for free.