Hawks First East Team to Advance to Knockout Rounds
The 2024 NBA Cup is heating up as teams battle it out for a spot in the knockout stages. The Hawks have become the first team from the Eastern Conference to secure their spot in the next round, alongside the Warriors and Rockets from the West.
Intense Matchups and Playoff Scenarios
In the Eastern Conference, the Magic will face off against the Knicks in Group A, while the Bucks will take on the Pistons in Group B. Both matchups will determine which teams advance to the knockout rounds. The Celtics, with a strong record and point differential, are still in the running for a wild-card spot depending on Tuesday’s outcomes.
Group B in the West is wide open, with the Thunder, Suns, and Spurs all vying for the top spot. The Thunder will host the Jazz, while the Suns will play the Spurs in crucial matchups that will decide the fate of these teams in the tournament.
Tournament Format and Knockout Stage
The NBA Cup features 30 teams split into six groups, with teams playing round-robin style to advance to the knockout rounds. The standings are determined by overall record, head-to-head matchups, and point differentials, with tiebreakers in place if needed.
The knockout round will be a single-elimination bracket, with the top teams from each conference facing off in the quarterfinals. The semifinals will be held in Las Vegas, leading up to the final showdown between the East and West winners on December 17th.
NBA Cup Standings and Exciting Odds
Fans can track the NBA Cup standings closely to see which teams will advance to the knockout rounds. The odds are heating up as well, with teams like the Knicks, Rockets, and Thunder among the top contenders to take home the cup. With DraftKings offering the latest odds, fans can get in on the action and support their favorite teams in this thrilling tournament.
