The Friday NBA results delivered a full slate of drama on November 13, 2026. The Indiana Pacers edged the New York Knicks 106-104 in NBA Cup play, the Orlando Magic beat the Milwaukee Bucks 107-99, and the Miami Heat routed the Cleveland Cavaliers 133-121 behind two 37-point performances. The Memphis Grizzlies, Houston Rockets and Chicago Bulls also won, in a night that reshaped the standings and the NBA Cup group picture.

Key Points

• The Pacers beat the Knicks 106-104 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in NBA Cup play, with Pascal Siakam scoring 19 points and Aaron Nesmith adding 18, while Jalen Brunson scored 33 for New York.
• The Magic beat the Bucks 107-99 at Kia Center, as Franz Wagner fell one rebound short of his first career triple-double with 35 points, 12 assists and nine rebounds.
• The Heat beat the Cavaliers 133-121 at Kaseya Center, pulling away with a 41-30 fourth quarter as Bam Adebayo and Giannis Antetokounmpo each scored 37 points.
• The Grizzlies routed the Pelicans 142-111, the Rockets beat the Jazz 125-118, and the Bulls beat the Hawks 125-117 in the other finals.
• Six finals were complete, with three late West Coast games still in progress.

What Happened

The Pacers-Knicks game was the pick of the night. At Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, it stayed close throughout before Indiana closed out a 106-104 win. Siakam led the Pacers with 19 points, Nesmith added 18, and the hosts held on as Brunson poured in 33 for New York.

In Orlando, Wagner came within one rebound of the first triple-double of his career. The Magic forward finished with 35 points, 12 assists and nine rebounds as Orlando beat Milwaukee 107-99 at Kia Center for its first home win. Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored 22 points off the bench for the Bucks, but Milwaukee could not slow Wagner,

Miami produced the highest-scoring game of the night. The Heat beat Cleveland 133-121 at Kaseya Center, pulling away with a 41-30 fourth quarter after three quarters of close basketball. Adebayo added 14 rebounds to his 37 points, and Antetokounmpo grabbed nine boards alongside his own 37. Elsewhere, Memphis routed New Orleans 142-111, led by Jerami Grant with 22 points and Ty Jerome with 17 points and nine assists. Houston beat Utah 125-118, and Chicago beat Atlanta 125-117.

Background and Context

Friday's games arrived in the middle of the NBA Cup group stage, the league's in-season tournament. Cup games count toward the regular-season standings, but they also carry separate group implications, with teams fighting for a place in the knockout rounds. Both winners took a step toward the next round.

The Pacers have built their identity on pace, ball movement and home-court energy, and Friday's win fit that pattern. Indiana did not rely on one star; Siakam and Nesmith shared the scoring load, and the team defended well enough late to protect a two-point lead. For the Knicks, Brunson's 33 points showed his status as one of the league's most reliable closers. Wagner delivered Orlando's breakthrough at home with the best performance of his season so far.

Friday NBA Results: Pacers Edge Knicks 106-104

The headline result was the Pacers' 106-104 win over the Knicks, and Indiana won it at the margins: a timely basket here, a defensive stop there, and a home crowd that grew louder with every Knicks miss. Siakam's 19 points came at important moments, and Nesmith's 18 gave Indiana the balance it needed when New York focused its defence on the Pacers' leading scorer.

Brunson's 33 points were the best individual scoring performance of the game, and the Knicks guard did everything he could to drag his team over the line. The win also strengthens the Pacers' position in NBA Cup group play, where every result carries double weight, and it gives Indiana momentum heading into the weekend.

The Magic's 107-99 win over the Bucks was almost as significant. Wagner's near triple-double was the individual story, but the team story was Orlando's second-half defence, which held Milwaukee down despite Jaquez Jr.'s 22 points off the bench. For the Magic, a first home win changes the mood around the team.

Reactions

The loudest reaction of the night came from the Gainbridge Fieldhouse crowd, which roared Indiana home in the final seconds of the 106-104 win. Pacers fans have waited for a signature home win, and beating the Knicks by two points in a Cup game delivered it. In Orlando, the Kia Center crowd rose to Wagner as he chased his first career triple-double, and the ovation at the final buzzer was just as warm. Miami's crowd enjoyed a 41-point fourth quarter and two 37-point performances in the 133-121 win.

Why It Matters

Friday's results matter because November is when the NBA season starts to take shape. The Pacers' win over the Knicks is not just two points in the standings; it is a Cup win against a direct rival, and those results can decide who advances to the knockout rounds. Orlando's win matters for a different reason: a first home win lifts a whole organisation, and Wagner's performance suggests the Magic have a player capable of carrying them on the biggest nights. Miami's win matters most in the Eastern Conference race: Adebayo and Antetokounmpo scoring 37 points each is a statement that the Heat have two stars who can win games together.

What Happens Next

The three late West Coast games will complete the Friday picture and fill in the last gaps in the standings and the Cup groups. For the teams involved, the focus now turns to the weekend. Indiana will look to build on its Cup win, New York will want a quick response, and Orlando will try to turn a first home win into a run. Milwaukee needs to regroup after falling short in Orlando, while Miami will carry real confidence into its next game. The NBA Cup group stage continues next week, and Friday's results have already changed the calculations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What were the Friday NBA results on November 13, 2026?
Pacers 106, Knicks 104; Magic 107, Bucks 99; Heat 133, Cavaliers 121; Grizzlies 142, Pelicans 111; Rockets 125, Jazz 118; Bulls 125, Hawks 117. Three late West Coast games were still in progress.

Who was the best player on Friday night?
Franz Wagner's 35 points, 12 assists and nine rebounds for Orlando was the most complete performance, one rebound short of his first career triple-double. Adebayo and Antetokounmpo each scored 37 for Miami, and Brunson scored 33 for New York.

Which Friday games were NBA Cup games?
The Pacers' 106-104 win over the Knicks and the Magic's 107-99 win over the Bucks were both NBA Cup group-stage games, so they count toward the regular-season standings and the Cup groups.

How many points did the Heat score in the fourth quarter against Cleveland?
Miami outscored Cleveland 41-30 in the fourth quarter of the 133-121 win at Kaseya Center.

Where can I follow more NBA news?
Read more NBA coverage on US News Pulse, including the Warriors' rout of the Heat and the Suns' win over the Magic, Wembanyama's 32-point night as the Spurs beat the Bulls, and the Timberwolves' stunning win over the Rockets.