NBA Cup

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Celtics Hit the Road While NBA Cup Thrills!

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The NBA Cup heats up! Check out the latest drama, nail-biting scenarios, and the heartbreak of the Celtics' elimination!

As the Emirates NBA Cup approaches its knockout rounds, the excitement is palpable. With five teams battling fiercely for a shot at the coveted quarterfinals, the last night of group play was nothing short of electrifying. The Celtics crumbled under pressure as their fate was sealed when the Magic fell to the Knicks, meaning they would not add the NBA Cup to their esteemed trophy collection this year. Despite their valiant effort, a point-differential tiebreaker dashed their hopes and sent waves of shock through the NBA community.

In a league where the competition can be as fierce as a kangaroo in a boxing ring, the stakes couldn't be higher. Teams like the Mavericks and Thunder showcased their grit, pulling off come-from-behind victories that left fans clinging to the edge of their seats. With all eyes on who will advance, the two-day hiatus leading to the quarterfinals has fans buzzing with predictions and fantasy matchups.

Looking ahead, the quarterfinals are set to deliver high-octane basketball featuring stars like Stephen Curry and Giannis Antetokounmpo. The knockout rounds will unfold in Las Vegas, an arena fit for a showdown. The NBA Cup’s single-elimination format guarantees every game could easily turn into a highlight reel, creating a basketball spectacle that no die-hard fan should miss. Get your jerseys ready, folks, because it's about to get wild!

And here's a fun fact for you: this is the second annual NBA Cup, and it seems the intensity is heating up faster than an Aussie summer! Additionally, did you know that the Boston Celtics, with their historical legacy, faced their recent elimination despite being one of the most successful franchises in NBA history? Now that's a plot twist even Hollywood couldn't script! Get ready for what promises to be a thrilling playoff run!

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Starting 5, Dec. 3: Thirteen teams out for 5 spots in Emirates NBA ... (NBA.com)

An epic final night of Emirates NBA Cup Group Play, with five of eight spots in the Knockout Rounds still up for grabs.

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Celtics eliminated from NBA Cup as Magic fall to Knicks (Yahoo Sports)

The Celtics were officially eliminated from the 2024 NBA Cup as a result of the Magic's loss to the Knicks on Tuesday night.

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Where to watch NBA Cup games: Live stream, TV channel, picks for ... (CBSSports.com)

Group play concludes in the 2024 NBA Cup on Tuesday night with five knockout stage spots on the line.

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2024 NBA Cup: Live updates, highlights, more (WABC-TV)

With the NBA Cup group phase wrapping up Tuesday, numerous teams are still fighting for a quarterfinal spot.

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NBA Cup clinching scenarios for Tuesday's games: Who is in and ... (For The Win)

As we prepare for the final day of group play in the NBA Cup, only 3 teams have punched a ticket to the next round and 5 spots remain.

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NBA Cup 2024: What's at stake on final night of group-stage games? (The Athletic)

Who will advance to the quarterfinals of the second NBA Cup? Here's what you need to know before Tuesday's final set of games.

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Celtics eliminated from NBA Cup after close call in Knicks win (masslive.com)

The Celtics nearly advanced to the knockout round of the NBA Cup Tuesday but one result didn't go their way.

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NBA Cup scenarios for how teams can advance out of final day of ... (USA TODAY)

The Cleveland Cavaliers, the team with the best record in the Eastern Conference, will not have a chance to win the NBA Cup. They have been eliminated from ...

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NBA Cup scores and live updates: Mavericks rally, likely join ... (The New York Times)

The Thunder and Mavericks will almost certainly join the Warriors and Rockets in the West knockout round after Dallas staged a late comeback to beat Memphis ...

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Celtics officially eliminated from NBA Cup; here's what that means (Boston Herald)

The Celtics won't be adding an NBA Cup to their trophy case this season.

It's Bucks-Magic, Knicks-Hawks in NBA Cup quarterfinals next week (WTOP)

Milwaukee and New York are back in the NBA Cup quarterfinals, just like they were a year ago. Atlanta and Orlando are heading there as well.

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NBA Cup bracket set as Magic, Mavericks grab wild-card spots in ... (Yahoo Sports)

All four NBA quarterfinal games will be played on Dec. 10 and 11 in Las Vegas.

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NBA Cup 2024 bracket, schedule, scores, and prize money with ... (SB Nation)

The final eight teams for the 2024 NBA Cup are set. Here's what you need to know.

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2024 NBA Cup: Live updates, highlights, more (KGO-TV)

We've arrived to the NBA quarterfinals. Here's the eight teams that will move onto next week's single elimination games.

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Pacers to play 76ers on the road, Pelicans at home after missing ... (The Indianapolis Star)

After going 0-4 in NBA Cup East Group B play, the Pacers will play the 76ers in Philadelphia on Dec. 13 and the Pelicans at home on Dec. 15.

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2024 NBA Cup bracket, schedule: Knicks vs. Hawks, Warriors vs ... (CBSSports.com)

With group play in the books, the knockout stage of the cup is here. No more will games feel quite as baked into the fabric of the regular season. We have ...

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Updated game schedules for teams eliminated before Knockout ... (NBA.com)

The NBA has updated the games scheduled for Dec. 12, 13, 15 and 16 for the teams that did not reach the Emirates NBA Cup 2024 Knockout Round.

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Cleveland Cavs add two games to 2024-25 regular-season ... (Akron Beacon Journal)

The NBA announced the Cleveland Cavaliers were assigned two regular-season games as a result of the Cavs not advancing to the NBA Cup quarterfinals.

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2024 NBA Cup knockout round: Time, TV schedule and prize money (Oklahoman.com)

Eight teams will compete in the single-elimination tournament. The action begins on Tuesday with the quarterfinals and will conclude on Dec. 17 with the ...

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Boston Celtics eliminated from NBA Cup in point-differential tiebreaker (CBS Boston)

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer. Milwaukee and New York are back in the NBA Cup quarterfinals, just like they were a year ago.

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The NBA Cup knockout round is set, and the league's stars will be ... (The Washington Post)

Stephen Curry, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luka Doncic are among those who reached the quarterfinals of the NBA's second annual ...

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NBA Cup Quarterfinals schedule announced (Basketnews.com)

The Emirates NBA Cup Quarterfinals are set to bring intense matchups as the competition heats up. With just a few days left, fans are eagerly anticipating ...

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Reigning NBA champion Boston Celtics eliminated from NBA Cup ... (CNN)

The New York Knicks and Milwaukee Bucks emphatically booked their places in the NBA Cup knockout stages on Tuesday after topping their respective groups ...

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2024 NBA Cup knockout stages - Know the teams, schedule ... (Olympics)

The Bucks, Thunder, Magic, Mavericks, Rockets, Knicks, Hawks and Warriors are through to the quarter-finals of the NBA Cup. Discover the schedule for the ...

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Six teams into NBA Cup quarter-finals for first time as Boston Celtics ... (The Guardian)

Six NBA Cup contenders – Oklahoma City, Golden State, Houston, Dallas, Atlanta and Orlando – are heading to the quarter-finals for the first time.

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With NBA Cup quarterfinals set, Sixers have 2 new games on calendar (Yahoo Sports)

After not qualifying for the NBA Cup quarterfinals, the Sixers have two new mid-December games on their schedule.

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Starting 5, Dec. 4: Emirates NBA Cup Knockout Rounds set after ... (NBA.com)

The Emirates NBA Cup Group Play finale delivered with two winner-take-all showdowns, wild card chaos, 4th-quarter rallies and more.

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Who will win the NBA Cup? Predicting the knockout rounds and ... (The Athletic)

Here's how the Magic, Bucks, Hawks, Knicks, Mavericks, Thunder, Warriors and Rockets measure up to each other, and how the NBA Cup could go.

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Celtics eliminated from NBA Cup as Magic fall to Knicks (NBC10 Boston)

The Celtics were officially eliminated from the 2024 NBA Cup as a result of the Magic's loss to the Knicks on Tuesday night.

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Celtics officially eliminated from NBA Cup after improbable scenario ... (Boston.com)

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla talks to forward Jayson Tatum and guard Jrue Holiday in Jayson Tatum, Joe Mazzulla, and the Celtics did not advance to ...

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Celtics land a couple of layup games after being eliminated from ... (CBS Boston)

The Boston Celtics are not moving on in the NBA Cup, but now have a pair of seemingly easy matchups on the schedule next week.

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