Damian Lillard made 5 three-pointers within the NBA Cup closing. 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 closing. That is much 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 total crew’s complete for threes.
The Bucks additionally acquired 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 effectively, Lillard nonetheless shot with probably the most type. The Thunder take pleasure of their tenacious protection, however there is not any protection that may cease Lillard when he’s making photographs 31 ft from the basket.
Or when he is sinking photographs whereas falling out of bounds.
Giannis Antetokounmpo dominated the Thunder inside. However when the Bucks are scoring from exterior, too, they’re very laborious to beat.
