Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks in triumph
Bucks in triumph
Triumph for the Milwaukee Bucks in the second edition of the NBA Cup. Giannis Antetokounmpo, voted MVP, and teammates triumphed 97-81 over the Oklahoma City Thunder, securing an extra $500,000 each.
After a balanced first half, the Bucks began to defend, allowing only 14 points to opponents in the third quarter that è proved decisive before the grand finale.
The Greek dominated the final with a smashing triple-double of 26 points, 19 rebounds and 10 assists. Also good was Damian Lillard, who è finished scoring 23 points with five threes made.
On the other side, a 21-point Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was not enough, with però he finished with a disappointing 8/24 from the field. Only five threes scored on thirty-two attempts (16%) by the losing finalist.
