The Atlanta Hawks’ 117-101 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers in NBA Cup play resulted in the elimination of the Hornets, Heat, Nets, 76ers, and Pacers from group play, as the Hawks secured first place in East Group C. De’Andre Hunter led the Hawks with 23 points, Trae Young added 20 points and 11 assists, and Jalen Johnson contributed 20 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists. The defending champion Lakers are on the brink of elimination after a 101-93 loss to the Thunder, leaving them at 2-2 in Group B, while the Celtics improved to 3-1 with a 138-129 win over the Bulls, and the Knicks remained undefeated in group play with a 99-98 victory over the Hornets.
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NBA Cup: Hawks’ win knocks out 6 teams, while Thunder push Lakers to brink of elimination
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