Nightly Hoops Recap: NBA news & highlights from Nov. 19

Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and the rest of the Celtics step off the team bus and into the TD Garden, determined to be the first team to defeat the undefeated Cavaliers this season. With eyes set on victory, they are ready to put one in the win column for the Emirates NBA Cup.

2024 Emirates NBA Cup action returns

Cleveland vs. Boston (

7 ET, Live on TNT

)

Charlotte vs. Brooklyn (

7:30 ET, Live on NBA League Pass

)

Denver vs. Memphis (

8 ET, Live on NBA League Pass

)

New Orleans vs. Dallas (

8:30 ET, Live on NBA League Pass

)

Oklahoma City vs. San Antonio (

9:30 ET, Live on TNT

)

Utah vs. Los Angeles Lakers (

10:30 ET, Live on NBA League Pass

)

Celtics in the Building

New hardwoods

With multiple teams hosting their first Emirates NBA Cup game this season, it’s our first chance to see the special edition courts for those franchises. Check out the Lakers court being placed down, and the final product…

The Mavericks as well,

And don’t forget about the Warriors,

The Cavalry arrives ⚔️

Cavalier players arrive at the TD Garden, ready to put their undefeated start on the line as part of Emirates NBA Cup group play.

Top Storylines for the Night

The 2024 Emirates NBA Cup tips off for the third night of group play. Every team taking the floor tonight has played one game thus far, with the Spurs, Jazz, Grizzlies, Nuggets, Mavericks, Hornets, Nets, and Celtics all falling in their first game. A win tonight will likely be essential for those teams to stay in the hunt and have a chance to advance to the knockout round. If you need a refresher on how the Emirates NBA Cup works, you can view our

FAQ

section and to stay up on everything you need to know our

Emirates NBA Cup tracker

has you covered. 

The 15-0 Cavaliers head to Boston for a heavyweight showdown against the 11-3 Celtics. A Cleveland victory would give them sole possession of the second-longest undefeated start in NBA history. At the same time, a win for Boston could be a reminder that the Eastern Conference still runs through the reigning NBA champions. This game has can’t miss all over it and you can watch it live on TNT at 7 ET

The Lakers will put their five-game winning streak and perfect 6-0 record at home on the line when they host the Jazz tonight. A large part of their recent success has been the push to make Anthony Davis the focal point of their offense, and his increased efficiency from three-point land.