Giannis and Lillard Propel Bucks to NBA Cup Semifinals with Win Over Magic

Other Sports Dec 11, 2024 0 113 Add to Reading List

By Chukwu Ziteihe Ikeokwu

11th December 2024

Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered a standout performance with 37 points, and Damian Lillard added nine of his 28 points in the final minute to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 114-109 victory over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday.

The win secured the Bucks' spot in the NBA Cup semifinals in Las Vegas, marking their second consecutive appearance in the tournament's final four. They await the winner of Wednesday's game between the New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks for their next matchup on Saturday.

Antetokounmpo extended his historic streak to 22 consecutive games with at least 20 points on 50% shooting, the longest to start a season in league history. He shot an impressive 15 of 24 from the field, placing his streak behind only those of Shaquille O'Neal and Zion Williamson, who each achieved 25 games.