With the NBA Cup heading to Las Vegas this weekend for its semifinal and championship rounds, we're diving into the noteworthy trends bolstering and hindering some of the teams that have factored heavily into the tournament.
Well, sort of. The New York Knicks had a dominant tournament run but then collapsed in the second half at home against the Atlanta Hawks Wednesday, meaning they'll be watching the Cup semifinals from home. The shorthanded Orlando Magic also dropped its quarterfinal matchup, losing to the Milwaukee Bucks in the final minute.