The NBA season continued from 2 to 9 November with regular-season games and the opening stretch of NBA Cup group play. Teams are still working through line-ups and rotations, but the early results already offer clues about form and depth.
Clippers end a difficult run
The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 139–123 on 8 November. The result ended a seven-game losing streak. Darius Garland led the Clippers with 24 points and 10 assists, while Brook Lopez added 20 points, according to Reuters’ match report.
NBA Cup and regular-season results
Boston defeated Charlotte 119–80 on 6 November and continued a strong start. Oklahoma City beat Memphis 128–97 in NBA Cup play, while Toronto defeated Milwaukee 121–107. The Lakers beat Portland 124–118 on 6 November and then defeated Detroit 121–116 on 8 November.
Other 8 November results included Boston’s 117–97 win over Milwaukee, Dallas beating Brooklyn 130–93 and Minnesota defeating Utah 115–100. The scores show how demanding the opening stretch can be for teams still settling into the season.
What the early results tell us
The NBA Cup adds another competitive layer to the schedule. Teams need to manage the balance between regular-season standings, tournament group results and player workload. A short winning or losing run can change the mood around a team, but it is still early in the season.
What to follow next
The next week will bring more regular-season fixtures and further NBA Cup games. Fans should follow official NBA scoreboards for updated results, standings and injury reports.
Sources:
NBA November results: https://www.landofbasketball.com/results/2026_2027_nov_scores.htm
Reuters — Clippers snap seven-game skid: https://www.reuters.com/sports/basketball/clippers-snap-7-game-skid-with-win-over-pelicans--flm-2026-11-09/