The Milwaukee Bucks have overcome their slow start to the regular season by dominating the competition in the NBA Cup tournament. In Tuesday’s final at T-Mobile Arena, they defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 97-81 to win the championship unanimously.
Giannis Antetokounmpo was instrumental in the victory, posting a triple-double with 26 points, 19 rebounds, and 10 assists. His impressive performance earned him Cup MVP honors, making him the second player to achieve this feat after LeBron James.
The Bucks’ win marks their second consecutive championship title, following the Los Angeles Lakers last season. Each team member received a $514,970 champion’s bonus for their contribution to the victory.
Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2024/12/17/bucks-thunder-nba-cup-giannis-antetokounmpo