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The group stage of the 2024 NBA Cup concluded on Tuesday, finalizing the quarterfinal matchups for this year’s tournament. A new champion will be crowned, as the Los Angeles Lakers failed to progress from their group, ending their hopes of a repeat. Additionally, the Boston Celtics, the defending NBA champions, also did not make it past the group stage.
However, teams like the Golden State Warriors and New York Knicks secured their spots in the next round. Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming NBA Cup quarterfinals:
NBA Cup Quarterfinal Matchups
Here’s a breakdown of the upcoming quarterfinal games by conference:
Eastern Conference:
- No. 4 Orlando Magic vs. No. 1 Milwaukee Bucks
- No. 3 Atlanta Hawks vs. No. 2 New York Knicks
Western Conference:
- No. 4 Dallas Mavericks vs. No. 1 Oklahoma City Thunder
- No. 3 Golden State Warriors vs. No. 2 Houston Rockets
NBA Cup Quarterfinals Schedule
The quarterfinals are set for Tuesday, Dec. 10, and Wednesday, Dec. 11, with the semifinals following on Saturday, Dec. 14. Here’s the schedule for the quarterfinals:
Tuesday, Dec. 10:
- No. 4 Magic vs. No. 1 Bucks – 7 p.m. ET
- No. 4 Mavericks vs. No. 1 Thunder – 9:30 p.m. ET
Wednesday, Dec. 11:
- No. 3 Hawks vs. No. 2 Knicks – 7 p.m. ET
- No. 3 Warriors vs. No. 2 Rockets – 9:30 p.m. ET
How to Watch and Stream the NBA Cup Quarterfinals
Games on Tuesday will be broadcast on TNT, while the Wednesday games will be available on both ESPN and TNT.
When is the 2024 NBA Cup Final?
The two final teams will face off for the championship at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Tuesday, Dec. 17, with tipoff scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET.
What Happens to Teams Eliminated from the NBA Cup?
The 22 teams that did not advance to the NBA Cup quarterfinals will continue their regular season schedules. Each of these teams has been assigned two regular-season games: one on either Dec. 12 or 13, and the second on Dec. 15 or 16. Each team will play one home game and one road game during this period.
