Chicago (USA), November 29 (EFE).- Last Friday, the Atlanta Hawks were the first to qualify for the semi-finals of the NBA Cup thanks to their victory in against the Cleveland Cavaliers, in a day in which The Oklahoma City Thunder put the Los Angeles Lakers on the field.
After the Thanksgiving break, the NBA resumed the competition with the Boston Celtics, the current champions, who won in Chicago to the rhythm of Jayson Tatum and Payton Pritchard, and the Orlando Magic who crushed the Brooklyn Nets at the house
SOLDIERS 117 – 101 CAVALIERS
The Hawks have been responsible for two of the three losses suffered by the Cavaliers this season. They beat them at home just three days ago and won again this past Friday, led by 23 points from DeAndre Hunter and a double-double of 21 points and eleven assists from Trae Young.
The Cavs, who three days earlier had surrendered at home to a surprising Young, with up to 22 assists, lost the second of three games in the NBA Cup.
Darius Garland scored 29 points and Evan Mobley had a double-double of 24 points and twelve rebounds, without an award for the Cavs.
HOUSE 129 – CELTIC 138
Jayson Tatum, with a double-double of 35 points and fourteen rebounds, and Payton Pritchard, with 29 points and seven triples off the bench, gave the Celtics a valuable 138-129 victory at the Bulls’ field.
The Celtics closed the Eastern group A with three wins and one loss, enough balance to stay in the fight for a wild card for the next round of the Cup.
Joe Mazzulla’s team will know next Tuesday if they will advance, while the Chicago Bulls will be mathematically eliminated from contention.
NETS 100 – Wizard 123
Orlando won in the field of Nets already sent away by Jordi Fernández, led by 29 points from the German Franz Wagner, and is still perfect with three wins out of three and an incredible difference of more than 60 points.
The Nets started the game without a chance to advance in the NBA Cup after the Atlanta Hawks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The Knicks and Magic will face each other next Tuesday in a decisive game to decide the leader of the group.
LAKERS 93 – THUNDER 101
The Thunder, the best team in the West with a record of 15-4, won in Los Angeles led by Shai Gilgeous Alexander, who had 36 points, seven rebounds and nine assists.
It was a very important win for the Thunder, who tied the Phoenix Suns and San Antonio Spurs with a balance of 2-1 with one game left in the group. The Lakers, who had as many as 17 turnovers in the game, fell to 2-2.
Dalton Knecht was the Lakers’ top scorer with 20 points. Anthony Davis posted a double-double of fifteen points and twelve rebounds, while LeBron James finished with twelve points, eight rebounds and six assists.
GRIZZLIES 120 – PELICANS 109
Spaniard Santi Aldama scored 20 points in the Grizzlies’ victory at home against the already eliminated New Orleans Pelicans (120-109), which marked the first victory for the Taylor Jenkins franchise in the NBA Cup.
Aldama played 27 minutes off the bench and added 20 points, six rebounds and four assists. He was 8-of-9 on field goals and 3-of-3 on three-pointers. In the victory against the Pelicans, Ja Morant was the main scorer of the Grizzlies, with 27 points. Jaren Jackson added 23 points.
The Grizzlies, who were placed in Western Group C, had lost their first two games in the NBA Cup. The Pelicans have a record of one win and three losses in the NBA Cup and have already been eliminated.
Hornets 98 – KNICKS 99
The Knicks had to suffer to win in the field of the small Charlotte Hornets, without LaMelo Ball, and they needed 31 points of Jalen Brunson in a tight final in which the leader of New York got two key free throws with just over eight seconds left.
The Knicks kept their right path in Group A East, but they are still behind the Magic in the standings.
Among other results of the night, the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Los Angeles Clippers (93-92), the Detroit Pistons defeated the Indiana Pacers (130-106) and the Miami Heat beat the Toronto Raptors (121-111).
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## Hawks Soar, Lakers Stumble: NBA Cup Heats Up
**World-Today-News.com Exclusive Interview with NBA Analyst Jake Wilson**
**World Today News:** The NBA Cup is back in full swing after the Thanksgiving break, and the competition is heating up! We’ve seen some surprising results already, with the Atlanta Hawks clinching a semi-final spot. joining us today is veteran NBA analyst Jake Wilson to break down the latest action. Jake, thanks for joining us.
**Jake Wilson:** my pleasure. It’s been a thrilling few days as the restart.
**WTN:** Let’s start with the Hawks. Two wins over the Cavaliers in speedy succession is a statement,isn’t it?
**JW:** Absolutely. The Hawks are showing they’re serious contenders. They’ve found a winning formula against these Cavaliers, even without a dominant performance from Trae Young this time around. DeAndre Hunter stepping up with 23 points is huge,and Young’s double-double shows his all-around contribution.
**WTN:** The Cavaliers have looked strong this season,but these losses to Atlanta must sting.
**JW:** They definitely raise some questions. The Cavs’ offence seemed to stagnate against the Hawks’ defense. Darius Garland put up good numbers, and Evan Mobley was solid, but they lacked that spark they’ve had recently.
**WTN:** Turning to the Celtics, they battled to a win against the Bulls. Anything notable about their performance?
**JW:** Tatum and Pritchard carried the Celtics, showing just how deep their roster is. Against Chicago, they needed every bit of that depth.
**WTN:** And what about that surprising loss for the Lakers?
**JW:** Well, the Thunder have been playing above expectations. Oklahoma City is young, hungry, and playing with a freedom the Lakers seem to be lacking. This showcases the parity we’re seeing in the league this year; any team can win on any given night.
**WTN:** So, as we move forward in the NBA Cup, what are some key storylines to watch out for?
**JW:**
* **Can the Hawks maintain their momentum?**: Getting past the Cavaliers was a huge step, but now they face a tougher test in the semi-finals.
* **Will the Lakers bounce back:** They have the talent to make a deep run, but their inconsistent performances are concerning.
* **The rise of the Thunder:** They’re proving to be more than just a rebuilding team. Can they continue to surprise us?
**WTN:** Jake, thanks for your insights. We’ll be following the NBA cup closely and definitely keep an eye on those storylines.
**JW:** my pleasure. It’s going to be an exciting one.
