The Milwaukee Bucks won the 2024 NBA Cup by defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder 97-81 in the championship game in Las Vegas. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with a triple double and was named Cup MVP. Damian Lillard also had a strong performance, scoring 23 points. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 21 for the Thunder. The game was closely contested in the first half, but the Bucks dominated in the second half, particularly in the third quarter. The victory avenged their defeat in last season’s NBA Cup. The Bucks finished the Cup with a perfect 7-0 record. Despite the win, Antetokounmpo emphasized the need to remain humble. The Thunder, with a 20-5 record, still lead the Western Conference but have struggled with three-point shooting. Milwaukee’s players will each receive $514,971 for winning, while Thunder players will receive $205,988. The Bucks will resume their regular season against the Cleveland Cavaliers, while the Thunder will face the Orlando Magic on the first night of a back-to-back.
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