The 5 reasons that explain Milwaukee's great victory in the 2024 NBA Cup Final

A magical night. That's what the Milwaukee Bucks experienced in Las Vegas with the conquest of the NBA Cup 2024 after impressing with a flawless game. They were able to short-circuit the Oklahoma City Thunder, unrecognizable in many aspects of the game and unable to stop everything that Giannis Antetokoummpo generates. Let's break down in detail what happened.

If there's one thing that characterizes sports, it's that nothing can be taken for granted and everything is subject to change rapidly. Just ask the Milwaukee Bucks, who just over a month ago seemed like a doomed team with the possibility of disintegrating completely, yet now they have conquered the NBA Cup 2024. Their evident superiority in the final against the Oklahoma City Thunder deserves a detailed analysis to understand how far this team can go. Here are the reasons that explain their victory:

1. Giannis Antetokounmpo is unstoppable

The Greek player put on a remarkable performance with a triple-double of 26/19/10, capping off a stellar NBA Cup. He rolled up his sleeves when his team was at its worst and inspired his teammates by example, finding that level of play that led them to be NBA champions. The Thunder couldn't find a way to stop his influence.

2. Damian Lillard finds his rhythm

The project wasn't working, largely due to how seemingly incompatible the two stars were. However, the point guard has found a way to be very impactful, not rushing his shots, creating opportunities off the dribble and screens, and being crucial in tense moments. In the final, he scored 23 points that were decisive.

3. Lack of impact from the Thunder outside their Big 3

Shai, Williams, and Hartenstein were left on their own, without any other Thunder players reaching double digits. They couldn't get their teammates involved and became a predictable and easy-to-stop team for the Bucks' defense.

4. Poor three-point shooting percentages for Oklahoma

It's impossible to win a game of this magnitude with a three-point shooting percentage of 15.6%. They attempted 32 shots from beyond the arc, making only five. The lack of confidence also affected their overall field goal shooting, with a meager percentage of 33.6%, only mitigated by Hartenstein's good work in the paint.

5. Superior collective effort from the Bucks in rebounding and better ball movement

The cohesion displayed by the Wisconsin team throughout the final extended what had been seen throughout the NBA Cup. They overwhelmingly dominated the rebounding, with 52 compared to their rivals' 43, while the difference in assists (25 against 13) was even greater, reflecting how well they moved the ball.

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