Something Is Missing From the N.B.A. Cup, and It’s Not the Players

LAS VEGAS — Prior to checking out for good, $514,971 richer and another MVP award bound for his trophy case, Giannis Antetokounmpo closed off a drive from Kenrich Williams. He met the Oklahoma City Thunder forward at the rim, blocking the sneak attempt at a layup.

The ensuing transition featured Giannis two-handing a pass ahead to Gary Trent Jr., who drilled a 3 from the right wing. It was Antetokounmpo’s 10th assist. One of the best to ever do it punctuated his first NBA Cup crown with a dominant triple-double in a 97-81 win over Oklahoma City, the best team in the West.

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