Emirates NBA Cup 2024

Emirates NBA Cup: Knockout Rounds preview

Milwaukee and Oklahoma City advance to the semifinals, where they'll face Atlanta and Houston, respectively.

Steve Aschburner

Knockout Round Schedule

Tues., Dec. 10: Bucks 114, Magic 109
Tues., Dec. 10: Thunder 118, Mavericks 104
Wed., Dec. 11: Hawks 108, Knicks 100
Wed., Dec. 11: Rockets 91, Warriors 90

The second stage of Knockout Rounds in the Emirates NBA Cup’s short history offered plenty of sizzle as the quarterfinals played out in local matchups. With the Lakers already out, a new champion will be crowned.

Milwaukee and Oklahoma City punched their tickets to the Semifinals in Las Vegas on Tuesday, eliminating Orlando and Dallas, respectively. With Atlanta beating New York, and Houston knocking off Golden State, the field was set on Wednesday.

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Steve Aschburner has written about the NBA since 1980. You can e-mail him here, find his archive here and follow him on X.

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