The Milwaukee Bucks, led by Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard, claimed the Emirates NBA Cup with a decisive 97-81 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Antetokounmpo earned MVP honours with a triple-double performance, while the team celebrated their triumph and $515,000 bonuses each. The win marks a milestone for the Bucks and their stars, highlighting their dominance in the NBA’s in-season tournament.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo wishes the NBA Cup could replicate the electrifying atmosphere of the EuroLeague Final Four. While he finds the on-court intensity similar, he notes the unique energy from the EuroLeague’s passionate fan base. On Saturday, Giannis led the Milwaukee Bucks to victory over the Atlanta Hawks, securing their spot in the NBA Cup final against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Giannis Antetokounmpo returned from injury with a dominant 42-point, 12-rebound, 11-assist triple-double, leading the Milwaukee Bucks to their sixth straight victory, a 124-114 win over the struggling Washington Wizards.