3 reasons why Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Thunder are still the team to beat in the West despite NBA Cup loss

3 reasons why Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Thunder are still the team to beat in the West despite NBA Cup loss - Source: Imagn

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the OKC Thunder lost the 2024 NBA Cup Finals, 97-81, to the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night. The loss has led fans and some analysts to question whether they have what it takes to be a dominant force in the West and the league as a whole.

Giannis Antetokounmpo, who was voted NBA Cup MVP, led the player statistics chart with a triple-double of 26 points, 19 rebounds and 10 assists. SGA ended the game with 21 points, four rebounds and two assists.