The groups of the second NBA Cup and the system of conduct

Many may have… forgotten, but last season it took place for the first time NBA In-Season Tournamenta tournament that runs parallel to the top league on the planet and takes the form of Cup. This year, the event has changed its name and will be called Emirates NBA Cupwhile the groups that make it up became known.

Of them, it stands out Group C of the West, which will bring his Warriors against each other Steph Curryhis Mavericks Luka Doncichis Pelicans Zion Williamsonhis Nuggets Nikola Jokic and his Memphis Grizzlies Ja Morad. At the same time, Mr Klay Thompson as a Dallas player he will face his former team.

Regarding the system of conduct, the teams of six groups they play each other once, with these matches normally counting as games Regular Season of the NBA. The pioneers of each group along with the best team from each region that did not finish first, qualify for the “8”. From there, the matches are on knock out until the final in Las Vegas, which is also the only match of the tournament that does not count towards the regular season standings.

We remind you that the first NBA Cup went into their hands Los Angeles Lakerswho won in their final Indiana Pacers.

The groups in detail:

West

Group A: Minnesota Timberwolves, Los Angeles Clippers, Sacramento Kings, Houston Rockets, Portland Trail Blazers.

Group B: Oklahoma City Thunder, Phoenix Suns, Los Angeles Lakers, Utah Jazz, San Antonio Spurs

Group C: Denver Nuggets, Dallas Mavericks, New Orleans Pelicans, Golden State Warriors, Memphis Grizzlies

East

Group A: New York Knicks, Orlando Magic, Philadelphia Sixers, Brooklyn Nets, Charlotte Hornets

Group B: Milwaukee Bucks, Indiana Pacers, Miami Heat, Toronto Raptors, Detroit Pistons

Group C: Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers, Chicago Bulls, Atlanta Hawks, Washington Wizards