Milwaukee Bucks vs OKC Thunder player stats and box score (Dec. 17) | 2024 Emirates NBA Cup Final

The Milwaukee Bucks dominated the OKC Thunder 100-80 on Tuesday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, securing the 2024 Emirates NBA Cup. The victory earned each Bucks player $500,000 and marked a strong comeback after a rough start to the season.

The Bucks reached the NBA Cup Finals by defeating the Orlando Magic and the Atlanta Hawks, and used a strong second half to overpower the top team in the Western Conference.

The Thunder, who advanced by defeating the Dallas Mavericks and the Houston Rockets, struggled mightily from beyond the arc, shooting just 5-for-32 (15.6%).

Giannis Antetokounmpo was named 2024 Emirates NBA Cup MVP after posting an impressive triple-double with 26 points, 19 rebounds, 10 assists, two steals and three blocks, while Damian Lillard contributed 23 points, including five 3-pointers.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led OKC with 21 points on 24 attempts.

Milwaukee Bucks vs OKC Thunder player stats and box score

Milwaukee Bucks player stats

PLAYER	MIN	PTS	AST	REB	FGM	FGA	FG%	3PM	3PA	3P%	FTM	FTA	FT%	OREB	DREB	STL	BLK	TO	PF	=+/-
Taurean Prince	20:41	6	2	2	2	6	33.3	2	5	40.0	0	0	0.0	0	2	0	0	0	2	10
Giannis Antetokounmpo	36:33	26	10	19	10	19	52.6	0	0	0.0	6	11	54.5	4	15	2	3	4	3	14
Brook Lopez	37:20	13	1	9	5	12	41.7	3	6	50.0	0	0	0.0	2	7	1	1	1	1	13
Andre Jackson Jr.	25:38	2	1	3	1	6	16.7	0	4	0.0	0	0	0.0	0	3	0	0	2	2	12
Damian Lillard	35:21	23	4	4	6	12	50.0	5	10	50.0	6	7	85.7	1	3	1	0	4	2	15
Bobby Portis	18:53	5	3	9	2	9	22.2	1	3	33.3	0	0	0.0	2	7	0	0	3	3	13
AJ Green	25:42	9	2	1	3	5	60.0	3	5	60.0	0	0	0.0	0	1	1	0	3	2	10
Pat Connaughton	12:39	0	1	0	0	1	0.0	0	1	0.0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1
Gary Trent Jr.	20:45	13	1	3	5	9	55.6	3	6	50	0	0	0	0	3	1	0	0	3	8
MarJon Beauchamp	1:37	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	-4
Chris Livingston	1:37	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	-4
Tyler Smith	1:37	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	-4
AJ Johnson	1:37	0	0	1	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	-4
TOTALS		97	25	63	34	81	42.0	17	40	42.5	12	18	66.7	9	43	6	4	17	20	-

OKC Thunder player stats

PLAYER	MIN	PTS	AST	REB	FGM	FGA	FG%	3PM	3PA	3P%	FTM	FTA	FT%	OREB	DREB	STL	BLK	TO	PF	=+/-
Luguentz Dort	29:55	4	1	8	1	5	20.0	0	4	0.0	2	2	100	1	7	0	1	2	3	-11
Jalen Williams	33:52	18	3	4	8	20	40.0	1	4	25.0	1	2	50.0	0	4	2	3	2	2	-5
Isaiah Hartenstein	32:07	16	2	12	6	11	54.5	0	0	0.0	4	4	100	5	7	1	0	0	3	-17
Isaiah Joe	19:08	7	1	3	2	7	28.6	1	6	16.7	2	2	100	0	3	0	0	0	0	-10
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander	35:55	21	2	4	8	24	33.3	2	9	22.2	3	4	75.0	0	4	2	0	3	3	-17
Cason Wallace	22:48	5	1	1	2	2	100	0	0	0.0	1	2	50.0	1	0	2	1	1	1	-11
Kenrich Williams	14:53	3	1	2	1	6	16.7	1	4	25.0	0	0	0.0	0	2	0	0	1	0	-1
Alex Caruso	24:03	2	0	3	0	3	0.0	0	2	0.0	2	2	100	0	3	3	0	1	2	-10
Aaron Wiggins	06:08	0	0	3	0	1	0.0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0.0	0	3	0	0	0	0	4
Ajay Mitchell	15:45	5	2	2	1	5	20.0	0	2	0.0	3	4	75.0	0	2	0	0	0	0	-4
Dillon Jones	02:43	0	0	0	0	2	0.0	0	1	0.0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1
Branden Carlson	02:43	0	0	1	0	0	0.0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0.0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1
TOTALS		81	13	51	29	86	33.7	5	32	15.6	18	22	81.8	7	36	10	5	10	14	-

Milwaukee Bucks vs OKC Thunder game summary

The Thunder took an early seven-point lead, but the Bucks responded with consistent shooting to close the gap. Isaiah Hartenstein was hot early for the Thunder, hitting all four of his shots in the first quarter for 10 points.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander also contributed 10 points in the opening period, which ended with the Thunder leading 28-27. Alex Caruso hit a buzzer-beating 3-pointer that counted initially but was ruled out after a review, as it was released too late.

Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo combined for 13 points in the first quarter.

In the second quarter, the Bucks’ defense stifled the Thunder’s shooting, forcing them to miss all of their 3-point attempts. The Bucks took a 51-50 lead into halftime, with Antetokounmpo scoring 14 points and Lillard adding 12.

At the half, Hartenstein had 14 points, Jalen Williams had 11 and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 10 for OKC.

The Bucks showcased their shooting strength in the third quarter, outscoring the Thunder 26-14 to take a 77-64 lead into the final period. In the fourth quarter, the Bucks continued to stifle the Thunder, holding them to just 17 points while scoring 20.

The Bucks made 17 3-pointers at a 42.5% rate. Meanwhile, the Thunder struggled with their shooting, finishing at just 33.7% from the field.