The Milwaukee Bucks won the second edition of the NBA Cup against the Oklahoma City Thunder, defeated 97-81. Giannis Antetokounmpo is the MVP of the Final Four in Las Vegas, after finishing the decisive game with 28 points, 19 rebounds, 10 assists and 2 blocks.
Giannis kept his promise: before arriving in Sin City, #34 of the Bucks warned that Milwaukee will win the tournament. He feels confident in how the team’s momentum has changed, won 11 of the last 16 games before the Finals and climbed up the Eastern Conference standings after a very complicated, as well as surprising, start
In the last 15 games, we raised the level a lot by playing fast, competitive and effective basketball. I’m proud of this team, we started going to Vegas and winning. We have done it, but our work is not done
Giannis Antetokounmpo
In the decisive match, Antetokounmpo declared in court that he is not only an all-around leader but also the best player in the NBA. for now, but found support from his teammates.
Lillard finished with 23 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists; Brook Lopez and Gary Trent Jr. added 13, the latter off the bench to knock out – surprisingly – the Thunder, who were also limited to 21 points with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 8/24 shooting.