NBA Cup 2024: Keys and Tactical Analysis of Bucks vs Magic and Mavs vs Thunder

One of the most special moments of the season has arrived, such as the dispute of the quarterfinals of the NBA Cup 2024. Life-or-death matches where not only a clash from the regular season is at stake, but also the opportunity to travel to Las Vegas to compete in the long-awaited Final4. Milwaukee Bucks against Orlando Magic, as well as Oklahoma City Thunder facing Dallas Mavericks, open this round.

The time of truth has come for four teams aspiring to win the NBA Cup 2024 title. Playing at home is crucial in this round, granting access to the Las Vegas Final4. Therefore, most analysts consider Milwaukee Bucks and Oklahoma City Thunder slightly more favored, although a tremendous equality is anticipated in two games that will captivate everyone to see which star remains in the running for this title.

- Milwaukee Bucks vs Orlando Magic, stars' power against a highly cohesive group

It's a shame that the Florida franchise arrives significantly weakened for this meeting as both Banchero and Franz Wagner are injured. Despite showing great teamwork under Jalen Suggs' leadership, it seems challenging to believe they can surprise the Bucks, who are in top form. Antetokounmpo and Lillard are clear assets in matches like this, and the positive momentum of the team positions them as clear favorites.

- Oklahoma City Thunder vs Dallas Mavericks, summit showdown

This could be the Western Conference final, and no one would be surprised. Two of the best teams in the NBA face off in an epic clash where Shai-Gilgeous Alexander and Luka Doncic will experience another episode of their intimate rivalry. The work of the interior players may be crucial, with Hartenstein attempting to stop the screens and rolls that Lively and Gafford execute devastatingly. It will be key to observe the battle between the second and third swords, with Irving and Klay Thompson trying to outshine a resplendent Jalen Williams. Dort's defense against Doncic could be decisive.

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