The NBA has released the groups for the third NBA Cup tournament. The Hawks will compete in Group East A in the league’s annual in-season competition.
Group East A features the Hawks facing off against the Cavaliers, Pacers, Raptors and Wizards beginning Oct. 31. Group play runs through Nov. 28.
The Hawks begin their NBA Cup run at home against the Cavaliers. Then they face the Pacers in Indiana, followed by a matchup against the Raptors at home. The Hawks conclude group play on the road against the Wizards.
Last season, the Hawks advanced to the semifinals after winning their group then defeating the Knicks in the quarterfinals. Hawks guard Trae Young famously pretended to roll a pair of dice over the Knicks’ logo at halftime at Madison Square Garden.
The Hawks lost to the Bucks 110-102 in the semifinals in Las Vegas, while Young earned an NBA Cup All-Tournament team nod.
The six group winners and one wild card from each conference will head to the single-elimination knockout rounds. Winners from each quarterfinal game will head to Las Vegas for the semifinals Dec. 13. The championship game will take place Dec. 16.
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