First, Milwaukee and Oklahoma, and since last night Houston and Atlanta - the final of the second NBA Cup, which will be held in Las Vegas this year, received the semi-finalists.
The Texas team defeated Golden State (3,5:91) in the quarterfinals with Jalen Green's points from the free throw line with 90 seconds left, while the "Hawks" flew past New York (108:100).
Thus, on the night between Friday and Saturday, Houston will fight against Oklahoma for the grand final, while Atlantna will face Milwaukee - the match for the trophy is scheduled for December 17.
Golden State had a plus six (15:90) in the "Toyota Center" for one minute and 84 seconds, but then Fred Vanvleet hit a difficult three-pointer and announced a spectacular finish. After Green's point from the penalty spot, the team from San Francisco had an attack to win, but Brandon Podzemski's three-point shot was blocked by Jabari Smith Jr.
Houston was led to victory by the great Turkish center Alperen Şengun with 26 points and 11 rebounds, followed by Jabari Smith Jr. with 15 and Green with 12 points.
For Golden State, the most effective players were Jonathan Cumminga with 20 points, Steph Curry with 19 points and Buddy Hield with 15 points.
When it comes to the match at "Madison Square Garden", the most effective for Atlanta were Diandre Hunter with 24 points, Trey Young with 22 points, with 11 assists, and Jaylen Johnson with 21 points, with 15 rebounds and seven assists.
Josh Hart with 21 points, with eight rebounds and six assists, Karl-Anthony Towns with 19 points, with 19 rebounds, five assists, three steals and three blocks and Mikal Bridges with 19 points were better than the others for the Knicks.
NBA CUP
Quarterfinals
Oklahoma - Dallas 118:104
Houston - Golden State 91:90
Milwaukee - Orlando 114:109
New York - Atlanta 100:108
Semi-finals, December 14
Oklahoma - Houston
Milwaukee - Atlanta
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