Monday, December 23, 2024

Milwaukee Bucks: Effective performance by Damian Lillard in the game against Thunder

December 17, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Milwaukee Bucks players and staff celebrate after winning the Emirates NBA Cup championship game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Source: Candice Ward-Imagn Images

The Milwaukee Bucks are the NBA Cup champions, and after a shaky start to the season with a 1-6 record, they returned with a convincing victory 97-81 over the Oklahoma City Thunder. The win in Las Vegas was the biggest turnaround of the season as the Bucks won 14 of their last 20 games to improve their record to 14-11.

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The Bucks also made 17 three-pointers, ending their unblemished streak and becoming their second tournament champion of the season after the Los Angeles Lakers. For the Bucks, it was the first NBA Championship in franchise history, during which each team member earned approximately $515,000.

Damian Lillard’s great performance against OKC

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December 17, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) dribbles against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso (9) in the 4th quarter of the Emirates NBA Cup championship game at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Source: Candice Ward-Imagn Images

Bucks point guard Damian Lillard did 23 points on 6/12 FG from four collections and four assists. He played a key role in the Milwaukee Bucks’ NBA Cup victory.

Damian Lillard averaged 27.3 PPG on 48.5 FG%, which equates to 4 RPG and 8.3 APG in the NBA Cup this season, and yesterday he defeated Shai Gilgeous Alexander in the finals. Scored 37 points and provided 12 assists in a game against Miami Heat on November 26, 2024.

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December 17, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) bites his medal and celebrates with players and staff after winning the Emirates NBA Cup championship game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Source: Candice Ward-Imagn Images

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