This is how the bracket for the qualifiers looks in the NBA Cup 2024

Diego Jiménez Rubio | Wed, 12/04/2024 - 07:53

NBA Cup 2024 Matchups. Photo: gettyimages

A night full of emotions, positive surprises, and disappointments revealed the eight teams that will travel to Las Vegas to compete in direct duels for the title of the NBA Cup 2024. There were many uncertainties to unveil in both Conferences, and we will have guaranteed spectacle with astonishing quarterfinals.

The NBA organization has achieved outstanding success with the design of a competition that could change the history of basketball and offers very important incentives. The NBA Cup 2024 is proving to be a great success and is entering its final stretch with unique matches and eliminations in Las Vegas, with four thrilling matchups.

Western Conference

- Oklahoma City Thunder (1) vs. Dallas Mavericks (4)

The solid victories of both teams against the Jazz and the Grizzlies in the last round have set up an exciting duel between two of the top contenders for the title since the beginning of the season. A tremendous clash of point guards is expected, with Shai and Doncic trying to lead their respective teams. The Texans advanced to the quarterfinals by point differential.

- Houston Rockets (2) vs. Golden State Warriors (3)

Youth against experience. Strong emotions are anticipated in a clash of styles where the Rockets are expected to intensify their defensive toughness even more to try to disrupt the game proposed by Curry and company. It will be the Texan franchise's first competitive experience in a long time, after missing out on the playoffs last year. The maturity and competitive intelligence of the Warriors could be key.

Eastern Conference

- Milwaukee Bucks (1) vs. Orlando Magic (4)

The Bucks led by Antetokounmpo were in a low moment at the start of this competition, but it has become a turning point for them to regain their best form and find great motivation in the short term. Lillard and Antetokounmpo are firing on all cylinders and threaten the continuity of a Magic team that dreams of Banchero's return to bring magic to a very solid squad.

- New York Knicks (2) vs. Atlanta Hawks (3)

Winning the decisive home game has given the Knicks a special confidence to face this match, expected to be an offensive festival due to the characteristics of both teams. An intimate rivalry has developed in recent years between the two franchises, and the Hawks come in high after eliminating the Celtics and the Cavs.