NBA Cup Semifinals: Ranking Contenders and Key Matchups

The NBA Cup, a mid-season tournament, has reached its semifinals with the Milwaukee Bucks facing the Atlanta Hawks in the Eastern Conference and the Oklahoma City Thunder playing the Houston Rockets in the Western Conference. The Thunder are favored to win the tournament due to their strong defense and depth, while the Bucks, Hawks, and Rockets also present strong cases with their recent performances and strategic advantages. The semifinals and finals will be held in Las Vegas, with the championship game set for Tuesday.