The Milwaukee Bucks secured the NBA Cup championship with a commanding 97-81 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday. In a game that featured two MVP-caliber players, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Bucks rose to the occasion, delivering an eye-catching team performance to take home the trophy.
Milwaukee’s season has been a tale of resilience. After starting the season 2-8, the Bucks have turned their fortunes around, winning 14 of their last 20 games. The victory improves their record to 14-11, placing them fifth in the Eastern Conference.
Meanwhile, the Thunder entered the game with high hopes of claiming their first NBA Cup title. Despite the loss, they maintain a 20-5 record and sit atop the Western Conference standings.
Giannis Leads The Way For The Milwaukee Bucks’ Stunning Win Over OKC
Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered a stellar performance, finishing the game with a triple-double. He recorded 26 points, 19 rebounds, and 10 assists, along with three blocks and two steals while shooting 53% from the field.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo was DOMINANT throughout the NBA Cup 💪 pic.twitter.com/jHGzBkF1lh
Giannis’ dominance throughout the NBA Cup tournament earned him the NBA Cup MVP. Over six Cup games, Giannis averaged an outstanding 30.5 points and 10.2 rebounds.
Damian Lillard also played a pivotal role for Milwaukee, scoring 23 points, grabbing four rebounds, and dishing out four assists while shooting 5-of-10 from beyond the arc. Brook Lopez contributed 13 points and nine rebounds, while Gary Trent Jr. added 13 points off the bench.
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The Thunder were led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who scored 21 points. But the Thunder star struggled with efficiency, shooting just 8-for-24 from the field and 2-for-9 from three-point range.
Isaiah Hartenstein provided a strong presence inside with 16 points and 12 rebounds, and Jalen Williams added 18 points and four rebounds.
The Bucks will face the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday while the Thunder will play against the Orlando Magic on Thursday.
