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The Miami Heat face the New York Knicks on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025 (11/14/25) in an NBA Cup in-season tournament group play matchup at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

The Los Angeles Lakers battle the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder today. Find out how to watch for free without YouTube TV.

Group play in the 2025 NBA Cup resumes Friday night in New York, as the Miami Heat visit the New York Knicks in a matchup of Eastern Conference playoff contenders.

The Los Angeles Lakers (9-4) and Milwaukee Bucks (8-5) come off Friday night's NBA Cup group play wins as they square off in Milwaukee on the back end of back-to-backs.

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.

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