Giannis in bloom and the elephants in the room: seven NBA Cup takeaways | Claire de Lune
The Milwaukee Bucks’ romp to the title in Year Two of the in-season tournament in Las Vegas was dwarfed by a persistent bugaboo: the NBA Cup doesn’t really matter yet
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s NBA Cup final opponent Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Denver’s Nikola Jokić have deservedly been garnering a lot of MVP buzz a quarter of the way through the regular season. But over three days in Las Vegas, Antetokounmpo added to what is already a pretty convincing case of his own to take home his third NBA MVP trophy. He’s been putting up tremendous numbers all season, averaging a preposterous 32.7 points, 11.5 rebounds and 6.1 assists while logging a 19-rebound triple-double in Tuesday’s final, a 97-81 win over Oklahoma City. But his stat line isn’t existing in a vacuum; he’s looking as dominant, if not moreso, than he ever has. And he’s been deadly from the mid-range this year (as Kevin Garnett gave him props for over the weekend), which is a significant complement to his near-unstoppable inside game. In Tuesday’s showdown between MVP frontrunners, Giannis looked decidedly like the best player on the floor.
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Giannis and Bucks claim the NBA Cup, but the biggest winner may be the NBA itself
The league's second in-season tourney brought out fierce competition and authentic emotions, unlike the NBA All-Star Game. That's all Adam Silver wanted.Yahoo Sports - 6h -
The best of the NBA Cup: Giannis' MVP run, Klay's return and Miami's error
From the best game to the biggest coaching miscue, these were the standout NBA Cup moments.ESPN - 8h -
NBA betting: Don't count out Giannis Antetokounmpo in the MVP race
The Bucks' star has several factors working in his favor in his hunt for a third MVP.ESPN - 21h -
How the NBA Cup may have saved Giannis and the Bucks' season
After a dire 2-8 start to the season, Milwaukee has responded with the league's best record over the past five weeks.ESPN - 13h -
Bucks win NBA Cup as Giannis dominates and Thunder can't shoot straight
A triple-double from Giannis Antetokounmpo led Milwaukee to a win over misfiring Oklahoma City in the NBA Cup's second-ever championship.Yahoo Sports - 13h -
Giannis' clutch finish puts Bucks in NBA Cup final
Giannis Antetokounmpo made what head coach Doc Rivers called "winning plays" down the stretch to lead the Bucks past the Hawks and into the NBA Cup final.ESPN - 3d -
Giannis, Bucks top Hawks 110-102, earn spot in NBA Cup championship game vs. Thunder
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 32 points and was an assist away from a triple-double, Damian Lillard added 25 and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Atlanta Hawks 110-102 to earn a spot in the NBA Cup ...ABC News - 3d -
NBA Cup: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard lead Bucks in thriller past shorthanded Magic to semifinals
The Magic gave the Bucks their best shot while playing without Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner. Ultimately, they didn't have enough firepower.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 11 -
Indiana Jones And The Great Circle - Elephant In The Room Guide
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