These are the conclusions of the last NBA night of 2024

While in Europe we were celebrating the beginning of a new year, the NBA was busy bidding farewell to 2024 and giving clear clues of what may happen in 2025. Some of the best teams of the moment once again showed their greatness, and figures like Victor Wembanyama made it clear that they are ready to go for glory in the new year.

Six games marked the end of 2024 in the NBA, a competition that starts the new year full of incentives and mysteries to be solved. What happened in those matches gives a clear idea of the storyline the league may follow this year, with young players gradually taking over the elite and extremely reliable teams capable of overcoming tough situations. These are the conclusions from the last day of 2024:

1. Milwaukee Bucks are strong contenders for the championship ring

They were down 18 points against the Indiana Pacers in the third quarter, but with the colossal Giannis Antetokounmpo leading the way, the Wisconsin team turned the game around against the Indianapolis team, who lacked the fluency they had the previous year. More and more players from the bench are contributing to the reigning NBA Cup champions.

2. Boston Celtics keep elevating the three-pointer to supreme art

A scoring festival unfolded for the Massachusetts team to close the year against Canada, delivering a dominant performance over the Raptors highlighted by 22 three-pointers made. It seems only a matter of time before they break the record of 29, currently held by themselves this season and the Bucks in December 2020.

3. Victor Wembanyama is ready to dominate the NBA

Every night the Frenchman plays is an opportunity to witness extraordinary feats unlike any other. The Spurs once again secured a victory thanks to Wemby's display of power against Clippers, who couldn't contain him. 27 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 assists, with 3 blocks to continue contending for individual accolades.

4. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, increasingly on track for MVP

It's astonishing to see how the Canadian guard has evolved in such a short time, emerging as the great leader of one of the best teams of the moment. His performances are astounding almost every night, and with the Thunder's strong collective level, he appears as the most solid MVP candidate.

5. Memphis Grizzlies and a competitive DNA capable of breaking barriers

Despite numerous crucial absences, the Tennessee team traveled to Arizona determined to compete and found a way to win on the road, exacerbating the Suns' crisis and showing they mean business in the wild West. Desmond Bane (31 points) and Jaren Jackson Jr (38 points) stood out.

6. Cleveland Cavaliers and a flawless system

If the Lakers failed to win a game where Reaves scored 35 points and fell just one rebound short of a triple-double, where AD had 28 points and 13 rebounds, and where LeBron posted 23 points, 4 rebounds, and 7 assists at the age of 40, it was solely due to the excellence of a team, uppercase. The Ohio team continues to add victories and concealing their weaknesses so effectively that they seem to have none.

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