This is how the NBA Cup 2024 stands heading into its resolution on the last day

The moment of truth has arrived in the NBA Cup 2024, with a final day of calculators and transistors. Only Atlanta Hawks and Golden State Warriors have already mathematically secured their presence in Las Vegas, with many other teams needing very specific scenarios next Tuesday to secure their spot in the final phase.

There will be eight teams in Las Vegas competing for the NBA Cup 2024 title, and with just one day left in the regular phase, we only know one of them. Atlanta Hawks have caused a major surprise by clinching their spot in a group that includes the Cavs and the Celtics. The Celtics still have a chance to advance as one of the two best group runners-up, but there are other teams vying for that position too. Let's break down in detail what could happen.

- Western Conference

Group A

Houston Rockets have a good chance of finishing on top as they control their fate and face a Kings team that has already been eliminated and is in poor form. Their only pursuers are the Portland Trail Blazers, who need to defeat the Clippers away by a significant margin to have a chance at being one of the top group runners-up or even the top if the Rockets lose.

Group B

An exciting triumvirate is formed by the Phoenix Suns, Oklahoma City Thunder, and San Antonio Spurs. The team in control of their fate is Wembanyama's squad, who with a victory in Arizona would secure their place in Las Vegas. On the other hand, the Thunder need to win by a significant margin against the Utah Jazz to keep their hopes alive for finishing as group runners-up, if the Spurs win, or as the top team if they don’t.

Group C

Golden State Warriors have already secured their ticket to the final phase in Las Vegas, and the only point of interest is whether the Dallas Mavericks can achieve a convincing victory over the Memphis Grizzlies to contend for being one of the top group runners-up. It doesn't seem too difficult as they currently hold a 41-point basket average, higher than most teams in the West.

- Eastern Conference

Group A

Orlando Magic and New York Knicks will battle it out in an exciting head-to-head match next Tuesday. The winner will secure their place in Las Vegas, while the loser will have to wait and see. However, it's highly likely that both teams will advance, especially if the Knicks emerge victorious, given that the Magic has a 60-point basket average. If they lose narrowly, they would advance as runners-up.

Group B

Group C

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