Back-to-Back for Milwaukee and New York
The Milwaukee Bucks, led by Giannis Antetokounmpo, and the New York Knicks are appearing in the NBA Cup quarterfinals back-to-back, highlighting their reliability. Six additional teams—Oklahoma City Thunder, Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets, Dallas Mavericks, Atlanta Hawks, and Orlando Magic—are arriving at this stage for the first time, making this year’s contest an exciting mix of established and fresh competitors.
Eastern Conference Battles
Milwaukee (4-0) confirmed its position by beating Detroit and leading East Group B. The Knicks (4-0) won against Orlando, ensuring their dominance in East Group A. Even with the defeat, Orlando progressed as the East’s wild card due to a tiebreaker against Boston. Atlanta (3-1) secured East Group C with a thrilling one-point win against the Celtics, preparing for an exciting quarterfinal matchup against the Knicks.
Western Conference Tight Finish
In the West, Oklahoma City narrowly defeated Utah to secure the top spot in West Group B, whereas Houston and Golden State claimed victory in Groups A and C, respectively. Dallas secured the wild card following a dramatic comeback against Memphis, overcoming a 15-point gap in the final quarter.
Quarterfinal Showdowns
The quarterfinal matchups are established:
Este: Orlando en Milwaukee, Atlanta en Nueva York
West: Dallas visiting Oklahoma City, Golden State at Houston
The victors will travel to Las Vegas for the semifinals on December 14, and the title match will take place on December 17.
A Tournament of Surprises
As Milwaukee player Giannis Antetokounmpo and New York Knicks strive to enhance their previous accomplishments, teams such as Oklahoma City Thunder and Orlando are pursuing historic achievements. Supporters can look forward to exciting confrontations as emerging talents and experienced players compete for the NBA Cup championship. The trip to Las Vegas guarantees memorable experiences!
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