The Milwaukee Bucks will face the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Cup final on Tuesday, December 17, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Both teams advanced to the championship game with stellar semifinal victories on Saturday.
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s team, now 14-11, defeated the Atlanta Hawks 110-102 to secure their spot in the final. On the other hand, the Thunder earned a dominant 111-96 win over the Houston Rockets to punch their ticket to Las Vegas.
The game is going to be an exciting showdown featuring two MVP candidates, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Both players are out of the injury report and will look to use this national platform to strengthen their MVP cases.
Ahead of the game, the teams released their injury updates. The Bucks reported no injuries, ensuring they are at full strength for the final.
Meanwhile, the Thunder are dealing with several absences. Alex Ducas (back), Chet Holmgren (hip), Nikola Topic (ACL), Ousmane Dieng (finger), and Adam Flagler (finger) are all ruled out. Jaylin Williams is questionable due to a hamstring issue.
Giannis Antetokounmpo Focused On NBA Cup Final, Not The Prize Money
After the Milwaukee Bucks’ semifinal win over the Atlanta Hawks, Giannis Antetokounmpo shared his thoughts on the upcoming NBA Cup final. While the $500,000 prize for each winning player is significant, Giannis emphasized his love for the game over financial rewards.
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“It’s life-changing money, okay. Obviously $500,000, you can put a down payment on a house… Personally, I try not to think about the money. For the game, I love playing basketball,” Giannis said.
Giannis played a key role in the Bucks’ journey to the NBA Cup final, averaging 32.7 points, 11.5 rebounds, and 6.1 assists in 23 regular season games. The Bucks star has only missed two games this season.
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