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Giannis and Damian Push Through and Defeat the Thunder to Win the NBA Cup

The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder  97-81 on Tuesday to win the second annual NBA Cup in Las Vegas. The game was full of excitement and high-level basketball.

Giannis Antetokounmpo Shines and Wins NBA Cup MVP

Giannis Antetokounmpo had an impressive performance, recording a triple-double with 26 points, 19 rebounds, and 10 assists, earning the NBA Cup MVP title unanimously. With this award, Giannis joins LeBron James as the only player in history with MVP trophies from the regular season, Finals, All-Star Game, and NBA Cup.

Damian Lillard, who has seamlessly integrated into the team, also had a standout performance, scoring 23 points, including five 3-pointers. With this win, the Bucks add another trophy to their history.

Damian Lillard stood out, scoring 23 points and being key to his team’s victory. With an impressive efficiency from behind the arc, Lillard hit 5 of 10 three-pointers, in stark contrast to the Thunder’s poor shooting from deep, making only 5 of 32. Two of Lillard’s three-pointers came in the crucial third quarter when the Bucks took control of the game with a dominant 26-14 period.

Milwaukee showed excellent perimeter shooting, with Lillard matching the total number of three-pointers the entire Thunder team made. In addition to Lillard, AJ Green (3-for-5), Gart Trent Jr. (3-for-6), and Brook “Splash Mountain” Lopez (3-for-6) also had excellent three-point shooting stats, contributing to the Bucks’ big lead.

Thunder Couldn’t Handle the Bucks and Their NBA Odds

Oklahoma City, who hadn’t scored fewer than 99 points in a game all season, suffered a tough loss, especially in the second half, where they only managed to score 31 points. Their lack of accuracy from beyond the arc was crucial, with the Thunder missing 27 of their 32 attempts from three-point range.

Despite the loss, Oklahoma City remains a competitive team, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the offense with 21 points, although on a low shooting percentage (8-of-24 from the field). Jalen Williams and Isaiah Hartenstein also scored 18 and 16 points, respectively.

The Reward for Bucks and Thunder Players

The Milwaukee Bucks players will receive a generous bonus of $514,970 each, while the Thunder players who reached the final will receive $205,988 for their efforts in the tournament.

With this victory, Giannis and the Bucks send a clear message: the job’s not done. Although the regular season continues, this win is just another step toward bigger goals in the future.

A Bright Future for the Bucks and Opportunities for Bettors

The Bucks continue to show why they are one of the top favorites in the NBA, and with the way they are playing, the NBA Odds for their upcoming games remain very attractive. If you’re backing the Bucks, you can make big bets.