The GIST: The NBA’s in-season tournament is coming to a close just in time for the holidays with tomorrow’s 8:30 p.m. ET winner-take-all NBA Cup finale featuring the Milwaukee Bucks and the Oklahoma City (OKC) Thunder, both No. 1 seeds.
The burning question now is which of these star-studded teams will have the winning edge to secure each championship player a sweet $514.9K?
How it went down: Despite the NBA’s declining ratings, the electric atmosphere in Vegas after the thrilling semifinals showcased the love for the game. Saturday’s games saw Giannis Antetokounmpo dominating for the Bucks in a 110–102 victory over the No. 3 seed Atlanta Hawks, while OKC’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander exploded for 32 points, 20 in the second half, to beat the No. 2 seed Houston Rockets 111–96.
Superstars compete for the NBA Cup title: Antetokounmpo and Gilgeous-Alexander have been shining bright this season, averaging 32.7 and 30.3 points, respectively. Expect more big plays from both in the final as these MVP contenders battle it out.
