 Defending champion Lakers are in a group that includes Victor Wembenyama's Spurs, Shea Gilgis, Alexander's Thunder, and Kevin Durant's Suns. The toughest challenge appears to be in Group C, which features the Mavericks, Nuggets, Timberwolves, Kings, and Warriors. The Pacers, who represented the East in last year's final, are in Group B, while the NBA champion Celtics landed in Group A. The tourney tips off on November 12th.