The N.B.A Cup championship game in Las Vegas delivered an unforgettable spectacle that combined star-studded red carpet arrivals, a Vegas-style halftime show and an intense face-off between the two Milwaukee Bucks and the Oklahoma City Thunder.

The game showcased basketball at the highest level, with both teams fighting fiercely for the Emirates title NBA Cup Champions. In the end, the Bucks emerged victorious and took the title in a nail-biting finale that highlighted the excitement and drama of the event.

The Milwaukee Bucks and the Oklahoma City Thunder battled each other in the championship game

On Saturday, the Bucks played the Atlanta Hawks and OKC played the Houston Rockets in the NBA Cup semifinals. Then on Tuesday evening in Sin City it was about the title: Bucks vs. OKC.

At the start it was anyone’s guess as both teams gave their best to take home the title of Emirates NBA Cup Champions. But in the end, the Bucks defeated OKC 97-81.

The crowd was filled with a mix of Bucks and OKC fans and the energy was high throughout the game.

While OKC had a tough game and struggled, the Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo had a fantastic game – 26 points, 19 rebounds and 10 assists!

The Milwaukee Bucks are the 2024 NBA Cup Champions!

There was no shortage of celebrating the big moment when the game ended and the Bucks were crowned champions.

The celebration on the court resembled an NBA Finals championship with lots of confetti, smoke and applause. Each player receives more than just bragging rights and the championship title; They will each receive an additional $500,000!

An important takeaway is that the team didn’t celebrate their victory with champagne. The champagne room that the NBA had set up for the winning team remained untouched.

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Glitz and glamor on the red carpet at the NBA Cup Championship Game

Before all the action on the square, the red carpet was the meeting point for some exciting celebrity arrivals.

Celebrities who hit the red carpet before heading to the game at T-Mobile Arena included actor Danny Ramirez, singer Mickey Guyton, who sang the national anthem, some members of the hip-hop dance team, The Jabbawockeez and Las Vegas Aces players Chelsea Gray, Kiah Stokes and Alysha Clark, LA Sparks player Dearica Hamby, Ronnie Singh aka Ronnie 2K, and several others.

Actor Anthony Anderson walked the red carpet, chatting and joking before finding his place in the arena.

NBA legend Rip Hamilton also spent some time on the red carpet, taking photos and chatting with the media. NBA legend Joakim Noah was also seen on the red carpet.

Just as the game was about to start, rapper GloRilla arrived. Her bubbly personality took over the red carpet shortly before the start.

A Vegas-style halftime show with The Jabbawockeez

The halftime performance during the championship game with the Jabbawockeez was Vegas-style and exciting.

The popular hip-hop dance group rose to fame as winners of the first season of “America’s Best Dance Crew” in 2008. The crew is currently based in Las Vegas and performs at the MGM Grand.

During halftime, they gave a little taste of what their show was about with impressive dance moves and acrobatic performances, leaving many spectators in the stadium in awe.

Giannis Antetokounmpo named NBA Cup MVP

After an impressive game, it was no surprise that Antetokounmpo was named MVP. He put on a little show on the court, dancing around with the NBA trophy in his hand.

After the on-court celebration, Antetokounmpo gave a short speech to his teammates in the locker room, which was shared by the Bucks on their social media.

“Hey! Hey! Hey! I’m so proud of everyone,” he said. “So proud of everyone. Good job, great job. Everyone got 500,000, right?”