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2024 NBA Cup final: Bucks vs. Thunder – Preview, team news, live streaming details and more

Milwaukee Bucks will take on Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Cup final on Tuesday, 8:30 PM ET.

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Las Vegas is ready for the NBA Cup Final between Milwaukee Bucks and Oklahoma City Thunder. Both teams have come through a dominant run in the competition. We will find a new winner this time and we got the best teams from the Eastern and Western Conference.

The stage is set for Tuesday 🏟️ pic.twitter.com/90zKuWSvtt
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) December 15, 2024

Milwaukee Bucks didn’t look back after a 2-8 start in the regular season. They improved to 14-11 in the East, courtesy of a 12-3 record in the last 15 games. After a 4-0 record in Group Play, the Bucks outclassed the Orlando Magic in the quarterfinal 114-109. Milwaukee later ended the dream run of the Atlanta Hawks in the semifinals.

On the other hand, Oklahoma City entered the knockout round with a 3-1 record in Group Play. The leaders of the Western Conference proved why they’re at number one in the ongoing season. Thunder overcame the Dallas Mavericks in a thrilling quarterfinal game. In the semifinals, they squeezed past the Houston Rockets with a second-half comeback.

Bucks vs. Thunder Game Details

When: Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 8:30 PM ET
Where: T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada
TV: ABC
Live stream: Fubo, NBA League Pass

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Bucks vs. Thunder Team News

Milwaukee Bucks is fit and well-rested before the big game. Liam Robbins is the only player who is questionable for the final due to a left ankle sprain. Giannis Antetokounmpo is listed as probable as he has recovered from right patella tendinopathy.

Damian Lillard (Calf Contusion) and Khris Middleton (Illness) are also listed as probable. The latter did not practice on Monday so he could be in jeopardy of missing the NBA Cup final.

Meanwhile, the Thunder are dealing with injuries ahead of the final. Chet Holmgren (Hip), Ousmane Dieng (Finger), Alex Ducas (Back), and Jaylin Williams (Hamstring) have been sidelined from the game.

Meanwhile, Nikola Topic is ruled out of the season due to a torn anterior cruciate ligament respectively. Adam Flagler misses out for the remainder of 2024 due to a metacarpal fracture.

Milwaukee Bucks probable starting lineup

Damian Lillard, Andre Jackson Jr., Taurean Prince, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Brook Lopez

OKC Thunder probable starting lineup

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luguentz Dort, Cason Wallace, Jaylen Williams, Isaiah Hartenstein

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