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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder will play Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks for the NBA Cup title on Tuesday.
The Thunder earned a spot within the NBA Cup Ultimate after defeating the Houston Rockets 111-96 in Saturday night time’s semifinal recreation.
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SGA, THUNDER PUNCH THEIR TICKET. 🎟️🎰
⛈️ 32 PTS
⛈️ 8 REB
⛈️ 6 AST
⛈️ 5 STLOKC will face the Bucks within the #EmiratesNBACup Championship Tuesday at 8:30pm/et on ABC 🏆 pic.twitter.com/Z2mrxqueCn
A low-scoring first half noticed the Thunder and Rockets mix for simply 83 factors by means of two quarters on Saturday night time.
The Thunder started to drag away after Gilgeous-Alexander led the crew on an 11-0 run within the third quarter.
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SGA step-back… CASH. 💸
A part of an 11-0 Thunder run on ABC!
🏆 #EmiratesNBACup Semifinals pic.twitter.com/4KZgfgXweh
After scoring 20 factors within the second half, Gilgeous-Alexander completed out the victory with a team-high 32 factors.
The hassle marked Gilgeous-Alexander’s fourth consecutive recreation with not less than 30 factors. He has now hit the 30-point threshold in 12 out of 25 video games this season.
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SGA AND JDUB GOING OFF IN VEGAS 🔥 pic.twitter.com/2V8RLeJWSS
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has his thirteenth 30 level recreation of the season.
SGA is #2 in most 30 level video games behind attainable NBA Cup Finals opponent Giannis with 15.
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SGA has 30 factors on 20 pictures and that is suppose to be a foul offensive night time for him lol
The Thunder shot 36.7 % from deep, however emerged victorious by holding the Rockets to 23.9 % capturing from behind the arc.
Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder’s protection with 5 steals, whereas Luguentz Dort recorded three within the defensive showdown.
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Lu Dort going horizontal 👀 https://t.co/ABKHECQttz pic.twitter.com/qUJUpN2cDD
Matt @sixringsofsteeI
I would like a Thunder/Rockers playoff collection
Two elite defenses has been very entertaining to look at as a impartial fan
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Thunder-Rockets was anticipated to be a defensive slugfest, and it has been so within the opening minutes. As @espn_macmahon simply stated to me, each groups have extra turnovers than made baskets within the first 5 minutes.
Amit Mann @Amit_Mann
I really like this Rockets-Thunder recreation a lot. Scoring needs to be arduous as a result of the defence is difficult your squad.
On this kinda recreation, for those who’re not guarding, you are the weak hyperlink. 10 gamers always are locked in on matchups, rotations, serving to, ending possessions and…
The Bucks earned their very own spot within the ultimate with an NBA Cup semifinal victory over the Atlanta Hawks earlier on Saturday. Milwaukee’s star duo of Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard mixed for 57 factors within the win.
Milwaukee and Oklahoma Metropolis will now battle for the possibility to affix the Los Angeles Lakers because the NBA’s in-season event winners.
The title recreation is not going to influence the groups’ general data or the gamers’ season stats, however every profitable competitor will obtain greater than $500,000 in prize cash.
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Bucks have steadily improved this season however nonetheless really feel a notch under the Thunder. Shall be a optimistic signal if they’ll make it an awesome ultimate.
bob @BobPolglaze
Completely horrified on the considered what this Thunder protection goes to do to the Bucks 😅
Rodney Johnson @RodJohnsonJr24
Milwaukee towards OKC matchup I do not thoughts to see for this in season tourney ultimate. Giannis vs SGA
Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder will look to experience a five-game victory streak into the NBA Cup Ultimate. Tip-off is scheduled for Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. ET.
