Bucks And Thunder Advance To NBA Cup Championship Game

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 32 points and was just one assist shy of a triple-double as the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Atlanta Hawks 110-102. This victory secured their place in the NBA Cup championship game. Antetokounmpo also contributed 14 rebounds, nine assists, and four blocks. Damian Lillard added 25 points to help the Bucks improve their record to 11-1 in NBA Cup games.

Trae Young led the Hawks with 35 points, 10 assists, and seven rebounds. Jalen Johnson supported with 15 points and 10 rebounds, while DeAndre Hunter also scored 15 points. Bobby Portis provided a spark off the bench for Milwaukee, scoring 10 points and grabbing nine rebounds in his 23 minutes on the court.

The Bucks' only loss in NBA Cup history came during last year's semifinals. Antetokounmpo's performance included shooting 10 of 15 from the field and making 12 of his 18 free throws. His dunk with just over four minutes left gave Milwaukee a three-point lead at 98-95. A driving layup shortly after extended their advantage to five points.

Lillard's floating jumper with just seconds remaining effectively sealed the win for Milwaukee at 107-100. The Bucks are now set to face Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Cup final on Tuesday night.

Meanwhile, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored half of his total 32 points in the second half as Oklahoma City Thunder defeated Houston Rockets with a score of 111-96. This win extends their winning streak to five games as they head into the final against Milwaukee.

Isaiah Hartenstein added to Oklahoma City's success with his contribution of 21 points. Jalen Williams scored another 20 points while Luguentz Dort finished with an impressive tally of 19 points and nine rebounds for the Western Conference leaders.

Amen Thompson led Houston's efforts by scoring 19 points, being one of six Rockets players who reached double figures. Alperen Sengun contributed with a double-double performance of his own, scoring 13 points and securing 11 rebounds.

The Thunder managed to pull away late in the game by going on a decisive run that put them ahead by a significant margin at a crucial moment. Fred VanVleet struggled from beyond the arc for Houston, hitting only one out of eleven attempts from three-point range.

The upcoming clash between Milwaukee Bucks and Oklahoma City Thunder promises an exciting showdown as both teams aim for victory in this prestigious tournament.