Bucks bag NBA Cup: Giannis steals the show
The Milwaukee Bucks made history last night, clinching their first-ever NBA Cup title with a 97-81 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Las Vegas.
Giannis Antetokounmpo, as always, was the man of the moment. The “Greek Freak” put on a resilient, dropping a triple-double: 26 points, 19 rebounds, and 10 assists. His performance earned him the tournament’s MVP honors, and rightly so.
“I’m so proud of the group – we had this goal and we accomplished it,” Giannis said after the game, flashing his trademark smile. “It’s the best feeling ever – just winning”
Damian Lillard also came through for the Bucks, scoring 23 points, while the team’s defense kept the Thunder from finding their rhythm. Oklahoma City struggled to shoot, finishing at just 34% from the field and 15% from deep.
The turning point? A third-quarter explosion by the Bucks. They unleashed a 19-5 run, stretching their lead and silencing any Thunder comeback hopes. The Thunder’s frustrations boiled over with back-to-back technical fouls, giving Milwaukee all the momentum.
For the Bucks, this victory cements their place in the NBA’s new in-season tournament. Introduced just last year, the NBA Cup aims to spice up the regular season with group play and knockout rounds. While the Los Angeles Lakers took the inaugural title, this year it’s all about Milwaukee.
The Bucks are walking away with the trophy, some extra cash, and most importantly, bragging rights.
