The knockout stage of the 2024 NBA Cup is all set after the conclusion of the group stage. The Bucks, Knicks, Magic, Thunder, and Mavericks have secured their spots in the quarterfinals alongside the Warriors, Rockets, and Hawks. The knockout stage will kick off next week, with the final scheduled for Dec. 17 in Las Vegas.
The Knicks dominated the Magic to claim the top spot in their group, while the Bucks remained undefeated in group play by defeating the Pistons. Over in the West, both the Rockets and Warriors suffered losses, with the Thunder emerging as the top seed in the conference with an impressive +45 point differential.
As eight teams advance to the knockout round, here’s a quick overview of how the tournament has unfolded:
- The NBA’s 30 teams were divided into six five-team groups, three in each conference.
- Teams played round-robin matches on Tuesdays and Fridays, with the group stage running from Nov. 12 to Dec. 3.
- Eight teams, including the six group winners and one wild-card team from each conference, have progressed to the knockout stage.
- The knockout round will feature a single-elimination bracket, with the East and West teams competing separately until the final on Dec. 17 in Las Vegas.
Below are the current NBA Cup standings:
NBA Cup Standings
X – Clinched group
O – Eliminated from knockout contention
WC – Clinched wild card
East Group A
East Group B
East Group C
West Group A
West Group B
West Group C
2024 NBA Cup Odds
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- Knicks: +450
- Rockets: +500
- Thunder: +550
- Warriors: +650
- Bucks: +700
- Magic: +850
- Mavericks: +1200
- Celtics: +1800
- Suns: +2000
- Hawks: +2200
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