2024 NBA Cup Quarterfinals: The Thunder and the Bucks head to Las Vegas

First night of the NBA Cup 2024 quarterfinals and we already have the first two semifinalists for Las Vegas: Oklahoma City Thunder led by an MVP-level Shai Gilgeous-Alexander who outplayed Luka Doncic and the Milwaukee Bucks. The Wisconsin team clinched victory in the clutch against Orlando Magic thanks to a great performance by Damian Lillard. A fierce duel with Giannis Antetokounmpo.

In the first match, the Bucks defeated the Magic 109-114 despite a brilliant 32-point performance by Jalen Suggs. Florida's team fought hard without their two stars, Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner. They were ahead in the final minute, but Damian Lillard, who finished with 28 points, sealed the game with two big baskets. Anteto had an outstanding game with 37 points. Bobby Portis contributed 22 points off the bench.

In the other match, OKC dominated against a Mavericks team reminiscent of their early-season form, with a completely overwhelmed Doncic who finished with more turnovers (6) than baskets (5). The Slovenian ended with 16 points (5 of 15 shooting) and 5 assists, while Shai had a phenomenal 39 points. Jalen Williams added 18 points and Isaiah Hartenstein 10 points and 13 rebounds. Despite Naji Marshall's 19 points, Klay Thompson's 19, and Kyrie Irving's 17, all with good shooting percentages, it was of no use for the struggling Mavericks. A strange game for the Slovenian.

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