Tonight, the Boston Celtics aim to secure a win against the Orlando Magic, potentially securing first place in Group B of the NBA Cup. With only four wins and five losses in the regular season, this victory could significantly impact their standing. The NBA Cup, a third annual in-season tournament, sees all thirty teams divided into six groups, with the top team from each group and two wild card teams advancing to the single-elimination knockout rounds. Point differential plays a crucial role in tiebreakers, encouraging teams to play until the end. The knockout rounds begin in early December, with the semifinals and finals in Las Vegas. All group stage games count towards a teams regular season record, with additional games scheduled for teams not advancing to the knockout rounds.

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