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NBA releases Detroit Pistons’ Emirates Cup schedule featuring key home matchups

8 teams will advance out of Group Play to the Knockout Rounds, which will consist of single-elimination games

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 12: General view of the court for a game between the Miami Heat and Detroit Pistons during the first round of the Emirates NBA Cup at Little Caesars Arena on November 12, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) (Gregory Shamus, 2024 Getty Images)

DETROIT – The NBA announced the Detroit Pistons’ Emirates NBA Cup Group Play schedule, which features home games on Friday, Nov. 14 vs. the Philadelphia 76ers and Friday, Nov. 28 vs. the Orlando Magic.

The National Basketball Association made the announcement on Wednesday (Aug. 14) with the full group play schedule below:

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DateOpponentLocationTime (ET)National TV
Nov. 7@ Brooklyn Nets Barclays Center7:30 p.m.
Nov. 14vs. Philadelphia 76ers Little Caesars Arena7:30 p.m.
Nov. 26@ Boston CelticsTD Garden5 p.m.ESPN/ESPN APP
Nov. 28vs. Orlando MagicLittle Caesars Arena7:30 p.m.

Fans can purchase tickets to see the Pistons take on Tyrese Maxey and the 76ers and Paolo Banchero and the Magic by clicking here or through the Pistons app, or by calling 313–PISTONS beginning at 2:30 p.m. on Aug. 14.

Tickets are also available at the Xfinity Box Office at Little Caesars Arena, open Monday through Friday from noon to 5 p.m.

The event marks the third annual Emirates NBA Cup, where each team will play four Group Play games (two at home and two on the road), taking place from Oct. 31 to Nov. 28.

Eight teams will advance out of Group Play to the Knockout Rounds, which will consist of single-elimination games.

The Quarterfinals are played in NBA team markets on Tuesday, Dec. 9, and Wednesday, Dec. 10, and the Semifinals and Championship are set for Las Vegas on Dec. 13 and Dec. 16, respectively.


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