The Milwaukee Bucks will take on the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Cup championship game, scheduled to tip off Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. ET in Las Vegas. The top seeds from the East and West both secured semifinal wins over the weekend, with Giannis Antetokounmpo leading the Bucks past the Atlanta Hawks and the Thunder outlasting the Houston Rockets.
The Thunder, boasting the No. 1 defensive rating in the league, edged out the Rockets 111-96 in a closely contested matchup. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way with 32 points, including eight rebounds, six assists, and five steals. Isaiah Hartenstein, Lu Dort, and Jalen Williams also contributed significantly to the Thunder’s win.
Meanwhile, Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks to a convincing victory over the Hawks, finishing with 32 points, 14 rebounds, and nine assists. Damian Lillard provided a strong supporting performance, scoring 25 points in a losing effort for Atlanta.
The championship game will not be counted towards regular season standings or stats, but offers a significant prize pool of over $500,000 per player. Fans can catch the action live on ABC at 8:30 p.m. ET.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/live/nba-cup-thunder-to-face-bucks-in-championship-game-after-big-nights-in-las-vegas-202909868.html