Bucks, Hawks, Thunder and Rockets chase NBA Cup crown live on ESPN – The NBA Cup is down to the final four as the Milwaukee Bucks, Aussie Dyson Daniel’s Atlanta Hawks, the Oklahoma City Thunder and Houston Rockets head to Las Vegas to claim the title with both NBA Cup Semi Finals and the NBA Cup Championship Game live on ESPN.
The final four action begins Sunday December 15 at 8.30am AEDT as the Milwaukee Bucks clash with the Atlanta Hawks in the first NBA Cup Semi Final.
The Milwaukee Bucks are off to Las Vegas for the second straight year having eliminated the Orlando Magic 114-109.
The Bucks lost at the Semi Final stage last season and have unfinished business in the NBA Cup.
Dame Lillard scored 28 points, including nine in the final minute against the Magic, with superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo leading the Bucks with 37 points.
Atlanta Hawks overcame the New York Knicks to secure their passage to the NBA Cup Semi Finals.
De’Andre Hunter’s 24 points and Trae Young’s 22-point haul spearheaded the Hawks to victory, assisted by Australia’s Dyson Daniels, who will carry local hopes in the NBA Cup.
The Second NBA Cup Semi Final between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Houston Rockets follows live Sunday December 15 at 12.30pm AEDT on ESPN.
The Oklahoma City Thunder advanced to the NBA Cup Semi Final after downing the Dallas Mavericks 118-104.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had one of his best games of the season with 39 points in the victory.
Houston Rockets await next in the Semi Final, after an epic NBA Cup Quarter Final with the Golden State Warriors.
The Warriors were handed a highly contentious offensive foul in the final ten seconds of the game whilst in possession of the ball and leading by one.
The call sent the Rockets to the foul line where Jalen Green hit both free throws to secure the one-point win and an NBA Cup Semi Final berth.
Having seen off Steph Curry and the Warriors, Houston will seek another upset win against strongly favoured OKC.
The Semi Final winners will progress to the NBA Cup Championship Game that is live on ESPN Wednesday December 18 at 12.30pm AEDT.
With the Los Angeles Lakers eliminated, a new NBA Cup champion will be crowned in Las Vegas.
The final four are chasing the coveted trophy but will also see each player claim $500,000 USD for taking out the 2024 NBA Cup.
ESPN’s Mike Breen will provide commentary with analysts Doris Burke and Richard Jefferson and reporter Lisa Salters for the Championship Game and Semi Final.
NBA Cup on ESPN
Sunday December 15
8.30am AEDT, NBA Cup Semi Final: Milwaukee Bucks vs Atlanta Hawks, ESPN
12.30pm AEDT, NBA Cup Semi Final: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Houston Rockets, ESPN
Wednesday December 18
11.30am AEDT, Nothing But Net, ESPN
12.30pm AEDT, NBA Cup Championship: TBC vs TBC, ESPN
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Bucks, Hawks, Thunder and Rockets chase NBA Cup crown live on ESPN
