Damian Lillard made 5 three-pointers within the NBA Cup ultimate. The Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder made 5 threes as a crew.
Lillard shot 5-for-10 from behind the arc and scored 23 factors within the Milwaukee Bucks’ 97-81 win over the Thunder within the NBA Cup ultimate. That is way more environment friendly than the Thunder had been from deep, going 5-for-32 on threes as a crew.
Two of Lillard’s threes got here as Milwaukee took management of the sport with a 26-14 third quarter. The Bucks made three three-pointers within the first three minutes and took a double-digit lead. Lillard once more matched the Thunder’s complete crew’s complete for threes.
The Bucks additionally bought sizzling taking pictures performances from AJ Inexperienced (3-for-5), Gart Trent Jr. (3-for-6) and Brook “Splash Mountain” Lopez (3-for-6).
Whereas a lot of the Bucks shot properly, Lillard nonetheless shot with essentially the most model. The Thunder take delight of their tenacious protection, however there is not any protection that may cease Lillard when he’s making pictures 31 toes from the basket.
Or when he is sinking pictures whereas falling out of bounds.
Giannis Antetokounmpo dominated the Thunder inside. However when the Bucks are scoring from outdoors, too, they’re very onerous to beat.