Warriors' NBA Cup group includes two of the West's biggest offseason climbers
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The Warriors have been placed in the tough West Group C for the NBA Cup, alongside the Houston Rockets, Denver Nuggets, San Antonio Spurs, and Portland Trail Blazers. The group stage begins on October 31. Houston has strengthened its roster by acquiring Kevin Durant. The Nuggets have traded Michael Porter Jr. for Cameron Johnson. The Spurs are set to welcome back Victor Wembanyama. Each group winner will advance to the quarterfinals, and a wild card team will be chosen from the best second place holders.
Golden State will face the Houston Rockets, Denver Nuggets, San Antonio Spurs, and Portland Trail Blazers in West Group C of the NBA Cup. Houston added Kevin Durant, while Denver traded away Michael Porter Jr. for Cameron Johnson. The group stage begins Oct. 31, and the Warriors are positioned in an extremely competitive group for the in-season cup.
A controversial foul call on Jonathan Kuminga allowed Jalen Green two free throws to win a prior NBA Cup game in December for the Rockets, defeating the Warriors.
The semifinals of this year's competition will be played on Dec. 13 in Las Vegas, and the final will occur on Dec. 16. Last year's competition was won by the Bucks.
The championship from the inaugural cup was achieved by the Lakers over the Pacers. Each group winner will advance to the quarterfinals, along with one wild card team.
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