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Nigerian Freak Giannis Antetokounmpo shines as the Bucks lose to the Cavs, and Thunder beats Heat.
The Cleveland Cavaliers gave Milwaukee, the recently crowned NBA Cup champions, a sobering reality check by defeating them 124-101 to increase their league-best record to 24-4.
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05:30 - 18.12.2024
Giannis Antetokounmpo: Nigerian Freak bags triple-double, MVP as Bucks beat Thunder to win 2024 NBA Cup
Nigerian Freak Giannis Antetokounmpo bagged a triple-double and was named MVP as the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Oklahoma City Thunder to win the 2024 NBA Cup.
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08:00 - 17.12.2024
Nikola Jokic bags triple-double as Nuggets edge Kings by 1 point
In an NBA Western Conference match-up, the Denver Nuggets defeated the Sacramento Kings by 1 point thanks to a triple-double by Nikola Jokic.
The Cavaliers led by as much as 36 points thanks to 27 points from Donovan Mitchell and 16 from Darius Garland, while the Bucks suffered without injured player Damian Lillard.
With 33 points, 14 rebounds, and three steals, Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks to a victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Tuesday's NBA Cup final.
Milwaukee's returning Khris Middleton scored 14 points off the bench, but starting guards Andre Jackson Jr. and AJ Green combined for a scoreless 0-for-9 shooting performance.
Sixers beat Hornets
After missing one game due to a nasal fracture, Joel Embiid center for the 76ers, returned to Philadelphia wearing a protective mask to score 34 points in a 108-98 victory over the Charlotte Hornets.
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He contributed five rebounds, nine assists, two steals, and two blocked shots.
As they attempt to get into the running for a play-in slot, Philadelphia recorded their fourth victory in five games with 23 points from Tyrese Maxey and 22 from Kelly Oubre Jr.
Thunder beat Heat
The Oklahoma City Thunder, who lost to the Bucks in Tuesday's Cup final, defeated the Heat 104-97 to record their second straight win.
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The Thunder, who had just defeated the Orlando Magic on Thursday, had 33 points from Jalen Williams and 25 from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
Miami obviously missed the contribution of great forward Jimmy Butler, who left the game in the first quarter and was sidelined for the remainder due to sickness, but Tyler Herro led the Heat with 28 points and 12 rebounds.
Bam Adebayo of Miami was elbowed above his left eye ended with 10 rebounds and 17 points.
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