{"id":135850,"date":"2024-12-11T15:28:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-11T08:28:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=135850"},"modified":"2024-12-11T15:28:00","modified_gmt":"2024-12-11T08:28:00","slug":"bucks-and-thunder-punch-tickets-to-nba-cup-semifinals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=135850","title":{"rendered":"Bucks and Thunder punch tickets to NBA Cup semifinals"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-editable=\"content\" itemprop=\"articleBody\" data-reorderable=\"content\">\n<p>\n    <cite class=\"source__cite\"><br \/>\n      <span class=\"source__location\" data-editable=\"location\"\/><br \/>\n      <span class=\"source__text\" data-editable=\"source\">CNN<\/span><br \/>\n        \u00a0\u2014\u00a0<br \/>\n    <\/cite>\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cm4j66sh6001o26qgejsnglfg@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">\n            The second annual <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2024\/12\/04\/sport\/new-york-knicks-boston-celtics-nba-cup-spt-intl\/index.html\">NBA Cup<\/a>\u2019s knockout phase began with a Tuesday night doubleheader of quarterfinal games.\n    <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cm4j931100005356m1oor0j6f@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">\n            The first contest between the Orlando Magic and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2024\/12\/04\/sport\/new-york-knicks-boston-celtics-nba-cup-spt-intl\/index.html\">Milwaukee Bucks<\/a> went down to the wire with the Bucks winning 114-109 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.\n    <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cm4jasgub000k356h3y4em65g@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">\n            Down 107-106 late in the fourth quarter, Bucks guard Damian Lillard capitalized on the Magic\u2019s defensive breakdown, driving easily to the basket for the go-ahead uncontested layup with less than 33 seconds remaining in regulation.\n    <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cm4j9e3wk000f356h27pasnne@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">\n            The eight-time All-Star finished with 28 points and nine assists and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2024\/12\/06\/sport\/nba-preseason-games-macao-china-spt-intl\/index.html\">NBA<\/a>\u2019s leading scorer, Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, had a game-high 37 points.\n    <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cm4jbztia0005356mk50ysmam@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">\n            For the second time in as many editions of the in-season tournament, Milwaukee has advanced to the Eastern conference semifinal.\n    <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cm4jau53r000n356hu0hmucu1@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">\n            The Bucks lost in last season\u2019s semifinals to the Indiana Pacers, a memory that was fresh in the mind of Lillard.\n    <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cm4jbm79p0011356ha3lcfn7m@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">\n            \u201cWe didn\u2019t have the greatest of experience there last year,\u201d the 34-year-old said after the victory. \u201cSo, I think all of us are thinking, going back and finishing what we started last year and doing it right this time.\u201d\n    <\/p>\n<div data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/image\/instances\/cm4jc8d7v0016356horsh2ldr@published\" class=\"image image__hide-placeholder\" 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data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cm4j947770008356m9570wyur@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">\n            Tuesday\u2019s nightcap featured two of the NBA\u2019s leading scorers &#8211; Luka Don\u010di\u0107 and the Dallas Mavericks traveled north to face the Oklahoma City Thunder and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.\n    <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cm4j9dnas000c356hlh7b8lrz@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">\n            The Thunder attempted an astonishing 31 three-pointers in the first half of the game, connecting on 11 of them. Despite getting 18 points from Gilgeous-Alexander while holding Don\u010di\u0107 to just two points in the half, OKC only took a three-point lead to the intermission.\n    <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cm4j96gly000c356mvp9q7bsp@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">\n            Oklahoma City put a stranglehold on the game in third quarter, as the Thunder stretched their lead to as many as 20 points with Gilgeous-Alexander continuing to key OKC\u2019s attack.\n    <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cm4je98cv000s356mpjderft7@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">\n            The Mavericks mounted a comeback as Don\u010di\u0107 and Kyrie Irving finally found their offensive rhythm in the fourth. Dallas cut the deficit to eight points, but the Thunder were able to hold the Mavs at bay and OKC coasted to a 118-104 win.\n    <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cm4j9jq5f0000356m3cbtb970@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">\n            Gilgeous-Alexander led all scorers with 39 points in the game, more than Don\u010di\u0107 (16) and Irving (17) combined. The Thunder attempted a mind-boggling 50 three-pointers, making 20 for an even 40% shooting from long range.\n    <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cm4jckqba000m356mwnvonllz@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">\n            \u201cIt had a little bit of a playoff feel, a little bit more at stake than just a regular season game. I\u2019m proud of the team. I\u2019m proud of the guys. We rose to the moment and beat a good basketball team,\u201d Gilgeous-Alexander said after the game.\n    <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cm4j66x990000356mx05d2ccc@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">\n            The remaining pair of NBA Cup quarterfinal contests will be played on Wednesday night.\n    <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cm4j690ph0008356m6d5ex7ys@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">\n            The early game will take place at \u201cThe World\u2019s Most Famous Arena\u201d as the New York Knicks host the Atlanta Hawks, led by recent Madison Square Garden villain Trae Young.\n    <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cm4j7tg9a0000356mbzpmboqq@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">\n            In the late action Wednesday, Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors will take their entertaining brand of basketball on the road to face the upstart Houston Rockets.\n    <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cm4jc85i4000h356mq87eihdg@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">\n            The Thunder<strong> <\/strong>will await the winner of that game while the Bucks will face the winner of the Hawks-Knicks tilt.\n    <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cm4jc4rbm000b356mhz37wr87@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">\n            The semifinal games will tip off on Saturday at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, and the final will be played on Tuesday at the same venue.\n    <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1660802\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2024\/12\/10\/sport\/bucks-thunder-win-nba-cup-quarterfinals-spt\/index.html\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CNN \u00a0\u2014\u00a0 The second annual NBA Cup\u2019s knockout phase began with a Tuesday night doubleheader of quarterfinal games. 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