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Forward of the NBA Cup Championship on Tuesday, the place the Milwaukee Bucks will face off towards the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder, first-year Bucks head coach Doc Rivers shared his enthusiasm for the in-season event.
“There (are) stuff you be taught. I simply can’t let you know what they’re, however you do not get to get this expertise through the common season,” Rivers informed ESPN’s Malika Andrews (2:36 in video). “It will assist us, this may assist Oklahoma, Atlanta, Houston… everyone that was right here it may assist us later.”
The 14-11 Milwaukee Bucks secured a 110-102 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday to clinch their spot within the NBA Cup Championship. Rivers expressed his pleasure concerning the alternative, highlighting the constructive affect the sport might have on the crew.
“This cup, I appreciated it final 12 months as a broadcaster, I adore it extra as a coach,” Rivers stated “I feel it is good for our league.”
The NBA Cup has acquired widespread reward since its introduction final season for making a playoff-like environment early within the 12 months and serving to groups put together for the depth of the real-deal in June.
The matchup between the Thunder and Bucks will characteristic an early showdown between two MVP frontrunners: Giannis Antetokounmpo and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Including to the thrill, every participant on the successful crew will take house a $500,000 prize.
Antetokounmpo echoed Rivers’ sentiments, emphasizing that each large win within the league can create a domino impact, setting the stage for future success.
“I feel if you strategy the sport that approach, issues like being within the NBA Cup ultimate and successful the Championship simply fall into place,” Antetokounmpo told reporters.
