NBA Cup semifinals live updates: Hawks vs. Bucks, Rockets vs. Thunder face off for a trip to second annual championship
The 2024 NBA Cup is down to its final four, with the quartet of teams in Las Vegas on Saturday to face off in the second year of the in-season tournament.
In the quarterfinals earlier this week, the Milwaukee Bucks' duo of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard led them to a close win over a short-handed Orlando Magic team, while Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks trolled the New York Knicks in an eight-point win at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night.
The Oklahoma City Thunder overcame the Dallas Mavericks and Luka Dončić in a 14-point win on Tuesday in the Western Conference, while the Houston Rockets won a controversial matchup against the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday that saw Steve Kerr calling out the refs after a one-point loss.
Which team will make it to Tuesday's NBA Cup championship game?
How to watch NBA Cup semifinals in Las Vegas
Atlanta Hawks vs. Milwaukee Bucks
Time: 4:30 p.m. ET
Channel: TNT
Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
Channel: ABC
Follow along with Yahoo Sports for live updates, highlights and more below:
Live8 updates
- Sat, December 14, 2024 at 10:58 PM GMT+1
The Hawks have fought back to take a 18-12 lead after their slow start. Half of their points have come from Trae Young.
- Sat, December 14, 2024 at 10:43 PM GMT+1
Not sure if he’s known more as a podcaster or rapper, but Cam’ron just arrived sitting courtside across from the benches.
- Sat, December 14, 2024 at 10:39 PM GMT+1
The Bucks came to play. They opened the game on a quick 7-0 burst, and the Hawks have to call a timeout after a huge Giannis layup.
- Sat, December 14, 2024 at 10:37 PM GMT+1
The Hawks have won the tip, and the first semifinal game is officially underway.
- Sat, December 14, 2024 at 10:34 PM GMT+1
Like last year’s semifinal, it looks a bit sparse to start. Atlanta and Milwaukee, guessing it’s hard for fans to get to Vegas on short notice.
- Sat, December 14, 2024 at 10:26 PM GMT+1
Hawks-Bucks incoming
The Bucks and Hawks will tip in about 15 minutes from T-Mobile Arena. The Bucks are a -3.5 favorite on BetMGM after their tight win over the Magic in the quarterfinals.
- Sat, December 14, 2024 at 10:01 PM GMT+1
Here's what's up for grabs on Tuesday night in Las Vegas.
- Sat, December 14, 2024 at 9:32 PM GMT+1
NBA Cup semifinals coming soon
The NBA Cup semifinals will start in about an hour. Here's everything you need to know before the games get going in Las Vegas: