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The Oklahoma City Thunder and Dallas Mavericks have secured their spots in the Western Conference Knockout Round of the 2024 NBA Cup, joining the Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets.

The Rockets clinched the top spot in Group A with a strong performance, while the Warriors dominated Group C to earn their advancement.

Oklahoma City triumphed in Group B, thanks to their victory over the Utah Jazz, coupled with the Phoenix Suns’ win against the San Antonio Spurs. This combination ensured the Thunder finished atop their group.

The Mavericks, despite not winning their group, advanced as the wild card team due to their superior point differential. They earned this opportunity with a dramatic comeback win over the Memphis Grizzlies at home.

These teams will now battle it out in the Knockout Round for a chance to continue their NBA Cup journey.