Giannis Leads Bucks to 97-81 Victory over Thunder

The Milwaukee Bucks took down the Oklahoma City Thunder 97-81 to win the NBA Cup Championship. Giannis Antetokounmpo was unstoppable, recording a triple-double with 26 points, 19 rebounds, and 10 assists. Damian Lillard added 23 points, while Brook Lopez and Gary Trent Jr. combined for 26 points.

The Bucks dominated the Thunder from beyond the arc, hitting 17 three-pointers compared to the Thunder’s 5. This significant disparity in three-point shooting was a major factor in the Bucks’ victory.

The Thunder struggled to keep up with the Bucks’ offense, despite Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 21 points and Isaiah Hartenstein’s 16 points and 12 rebounds. The Bucks’ defense was solid, holding the Thunder to just 34% shooting.

The game was played at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, with the Bucks winning their first NBA Cup title. The victory marked the Bucks’ 13th win in their last 16 games, a testament to their strong team chemistry and determination.

The Milwaukee Bucks players will receive a significant bonus for their NBA Cup championship win. Each Bucks player will receive $514,970, while the Oklahoma City Thunder players will receive $205,988 each.