Knicks and Bucks Dominate NBA Cup, Advance to Knockout Stage

The 2024 NBA Cup quarterfinals are set, with the Knicks, Bucks, and Thunder among the group stage winners. The Bucks and Knicks went unbeaten, securing top seeds in the East, while the Celtics missed the knockout stage despite a strong record. LeBron James and the Lakers failed to advance, and several teams, including the Pacers and Wizards, went winless. Key players like Franz Wagner and Jalen Brunson shone, while Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard delivered standout performances for the Bucks.