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Lose Atlanta Hawks This Friday they were the first to qualify for the semi-finals of the NBA Cup thanks to their victory against the NBA Cleveland Cavalierson a day in which the Thunder City Oklahoma They stormed the field Los Angeles Lakers. After the Thanksgiving break, the NBA resumed competition with the Boston Celticsthe current champions, who won in Chicago to the rhythm of Jayson Tatum and Payton Pritchard, and the Orlando magic which broke the Brooklyn web At home.
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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.
COUNTERS 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 Soaring High, Celtics Keep Pace: Expert Analysis of Latest NBA Cup Matches
**By sarah Jones, Senior NBA Analyst, world-today-news.com**
The NBA Cup is heating up, and Friday night saw some thrilling matchups with significant implications for the tournament.
I spoke with seasoned basketball commentator and analyst, **Mike Evans**, to get his take on the Atlanta Hawks’ dominant win over the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Boston Celtics’ crucial victory against the Chicago Bulls.
Mike, the Hawks seem unstoppable right now. They’ve now defeated the Cavaliers twice in a row in this Cup. What’s clicking for them?
**Mike Evans:**
Absolutely, the Hawks are playing with a real fire right now. Deandre Hunter has been a beast on both ends of the floor, and Trae Young’s brilliance is always a threat. They’ve found a grate rhythm offensively, and their defense is stifling.It’s clear they believe they can win this Cup.
The Cavaliers are a top team, though. What went wrong for them in this game?
**Mike Evans:**
The Cavs are still figuring things out. Darius Garland remains a scoring threat, and Evan Mobley’s double-double shows his potential, but they need to find more consistency, especially against a team like the Hawks. Their inability to slow down Young, in particular, proved costly.
Let’s shift gears to the Celtics. Jayson Tatum continues to carry them, but Payton Pritchard’s performance off the bench was a game-changer.
**Mike Evans:**
Pritchard is a spark plug. He can get hot in a hurry,and his seven threes were instrumental in keeping the Celtics ahead. Tatum’s dominance is expected, but having Pritchard step up like that is crucial for their depth and their chances in this tournament.
The Celtics’ Cup fate is still uncertain. What do they need to do to secure a wildcard spot?
**Mike Evans:**
This final group stage game against the [**(insert opponent here)**] is absolutely crucial. They need to win decisively to improve their point differential. It’s going to be a tight race, but the Celtics have the talent to get it done.
Thanks for your insights, Mike.It’s shaping up to be a captivating final stretch to the NBA Cup.
**Mike Evans:**
My pleasure. Buckle up for some exciting basketball!
**Follow Mike Evans on Twitter @mikeevansnba**
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