Bucks win 2024 NBA Cup over Thunder 97-81 

The Milwaukee Bucks captured the 2024 NBA Cup with a win over the Oklahoma City Thunder 97-81 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.  Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo led the charge with 26 points, 19 rebounds and ten assists, a triple-double performance earning him NBA Cup MVP honors.& “It is the best feeling ever, just winning, winning feels good,” Antetokounmpo said. “Playing big games feels good. When you are able to come to the game and execute your game plan and the outcome is exactly what you want it to be. We had this goal as a team, and we accomplished it.”& The Bucks seized control with a dominant third quarter, outscoring the Thunder 26-14, turning a narrow halftime lead into a substantial margin. Milwaukee executed a balanced game plan, including 23 points from starting guard Damian Lillard and a strong defensive presence from center Brook Lopez, adding 13 points and nine rebounds.& The Thunder, having the No. 1 ranked offense this season, made their presence felt early. Guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led Oklahoma City with 21 points, supported by forwards Jalen Williams’ 18 and Isaiah Hartenstein’s 16.& & Oklahoma City outscored the Bucks in the paint 34-28 and showed flashes of...