The second NBA Cup will get underway this week, with the Lakers seeking to retain their title after a profitable begin to the competitors final 12 months. See right here for all the small print on the primary spherical of the NBA Cup.
What Is The NBA Cup?
The in-season event, also called the NBA Cup, is a contest that was launched final 12 months with the hopes of giving extra that means to the sooner months of the marketing campaign.
All 30 groups have been separated into six teams of 5 and beginning on Tuesday evening, video games will start, with all sides taking part in all 4 groups inside their group (two at residence and two on the street) earlier than the knockouts in December.
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Beginning November 12, all 30 groups will compete for the NBA Cup with 8 groups advancing out of teams into the knockout rounds, with the semifinals and championship held in Las Vegas, December 14 and 17! pic.twitter.com/K9BT9b1wT2
— NBA (@NBA) July 12, 2024
The highest group from every group advances to the quarter finals alongside the 2 groups in second place with the most effective document which might be entered as wildcards.
There’s an added incentive for the entire gamers competing within the event, with the each participant on the profitable group receiving a bonus of $500,000.
The money prize is a large alternative for gamers breaking into the league or on smaller contracts and it offers these stars with a style of what the playoffs may very well be like.
Final 12 months it was the Lakers who took residence the cup, with LeBron James including one more award to the trophy cupboard after the championship recreation in Las Vegas. This 12 months once more the ultimate shall be held in Vegas.
Who Performs In The NBA Cup Night time One?
The NBA Cup will get underway on Tuesday evening with 16 groups in motion.
- Hawks @ Celtics
- Warmth @ Pistons
- Hornets @ Magic
- Knicks @ 76ers
- Raptors @ Bucks
- Suns @ Jazz
- Mavericks @ Warriors
- Timberwolves @ Path Blazers
NBA Cup Schedule
- Group Stage: November 12 – December 3
- Quarterfinals: December 10 & 11
- Semifinals: December 14
- Championship: December 17