3 players who could be X-factors for OKC Thunder in NBA Cup final feat. Alex Caruso (Image Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images)
The OKC Thunder take on the Milwaukee Bucks in Tuesday's Emirates NBA Cup final in Las Vegas. While the Thunder are rolling defensively, they could face difficulty slowing down Bucks superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo.
OKC (20-5) enters the in-season tournament's finale riding a five-game winning streak. It boasts the NBA's No. 1 defensive rating (103.1) and No. 8 offensive rating (115.2), making it one of the league's most well-rounded squads.
Superstar guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's MVP-level play has spearheaded the Thunder, with third-year wing Jalen Williams appearing poised for his first All-Star selection. The duo is averaging a combined 52.0 points per game.
However, Antetokounmpo is leading the NBA in scoring, averaging a career-best 32.7 ppg on 61.4% shooting, along with 11.5 rebounds per game. Meanwhile, the Bucks (14-11) have won three straight contests and 12 of their last 15 after their slow start to the season.
