NBA Cup Quarterfinal Matchups Set as Group Stage Concludes
The inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament advances to knockout rounds with eight teams vying for the championship in Las Vegas.
- The Milwaukee Bucks and New York Knicks finished the group stage undefeated, securing home-court advantage in the quarterfinals.
- The Dallas Mavericks and Orlando Magic earned wildcard spots based on point differentials, with the Magic facing the Bucks and the Mavericks playing the Thunder.
- Golden State Warriors, despite a loss to the Denver Nuggets, advanced as winners of West Group C and will face the Houston Rockets.
- The Atlanta Hawks emerged as surprise winners of East Group C, defeating top teams like the Celtics and Cavaliers, and will face the Knicks.
- The Spurs, Suns, and Nuggets were eliminated after close contests, with the Suns losing Kevin Durant to an ankle sprain during their final game.
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