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Latest NBA Cup Standings and Crucial Scenarios Ahead of Key Matchups
As the 2024 Emirates NBA Cup intensifies, teams across the league are scrambling for crucial victories to secure their places in the Knockout Rounds. With Group Play ongoing, the standings and elimination scenarios are constantly shifting, creating high-stakes matchups that fans won’t want to miss.
On November 29, the Atlanta Hawks made history by becoming the first team from the Eastern Conference to clinch their spot in the Knockout Rounds. Their 117-101 victory over Cleveland, combined with Chicago’s loss to Boston, ensured they would top East Group C. This result also spelled the end of Chicago’s hopes for advancement. The Bulls’ 138-129 defeat to the Celtics, alongside Atlanta’s win, saw them eliminated from contention. Brooklyn, Charlotte, Indiana, Miami, and Philadelphia also faced elimination due to Atlanta's success, marking a turning point in the group’s dynamics.
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This weekend, the stakes remain high. The Los Angeles Lakers, coming off a painful blowout loss to the Phoenix Suns, are in a difficult position. With a 2-1 record, they are tied with the Suns and San Antonio Spurs. A win against the Oklahoma City Thunder in their final group game is essential, but even that victory may not be enough to guarantee advancement due to their negative point differential. The Lakers are hoping for some external help, needing both the Spurs to win against Phoenix and a few other results to break in their favor. However, the path is narrow, and the chances of defending their NBA Cup title are slim unless everything goes perfectly.
The Western Conference groups are also seeing intense competition. Houston clinched their spot in West Group A with a 113-109 win over Minnesota, while Golden State secured their place in Group C with a hard-fought 112-108 victory over New Orleans. As the final group-stage games loom, teams like the Clippers, Portland, and Memphis are fighting for survival, while others such as New Orleans and Utah have already seen their hopes dashed.
As teams like Houston, Golden State, and Atlanta position themselves for the Knockout Rounds, the standings in the Emirates NBA Cup could shift dramatically based on the results of Friday’s games. Whether the Lakers can stage a comeback, or whether new challengers will emerge to take the crown, one thing is for sure: the action in the Emirates NBA Cup is only just heating up. Every game matters, and every point could make the difference in a race to the finals.
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