Giannis, Bucks Top Hawks 110–102, Earn Spot in NBA Cup Championship Game

Giannis, Bucks Top Hawks 110–102, Earn Spot in NBA Cup Championship Game
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) celebrates after making a basket during the first half of a semifinal game against the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA Cup basketball tournament Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, in Las Vegas. Ian Maule/AP Photo
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LAS VEGAS—Giannis Antetokounmpo had 32 points and was an assist away from a triple-double, Damian Lillard added 25 and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Atlanta Hawks 110–102 on Saturday to earn a spot in the NBA Cup championship game.

Antetokounmpo finished with 14 rebounds, nine assists and four blocks for the Bucks, who improved to 11–1 all-time in NBA Cup games — the only loss coming in last year’s semifinals.