Both the NBA Cup winners, the New York Knicks, and the runners-up, the San Antonio Spurs, are in action on Thursday, as well as their semifinal opponents the Orlando Magic and Oklahoma City Thunder. No. 1 Pick Cooper Flag is facing off with another No. 1 pick in Cade Cunningham as the Dallas Mavericks host the Detroit Pistons.

The Boston Celtics and the Indiana Pacers are set to face each other at their upcoming fixture of the ongoing NBA 2025-26 season. The Celtics are 3rd in the Eastern Conference with a 17-11 record. They are coming off a 112-96 win against the Toronto Raptors.