Despite his 39 points, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander said it was the Thunder's defense, which held Mavs stars Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving to a combined 33 points, that carried the team to a 118-104 win.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 39 points for the Oklahoma City Thunder while Giannis Antetokounmpo sinks 37 points for Milwaukee Bucks as they inspire their sides to reach the NBA Cup semi-finals.

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 37 points, Damian Lillard had nine of his 28 in the final minute and the Milwaukee Bucks returned to the NBA Cup semifinals in Las Vegas by beating the Orlando Magic 114-1

That was the case Tuesday night, when the Magic forced seven first-quarter Bucks turnovers and, throughout the night, seemed to contest everything. Orlando led much of the evening and when the Bucks led it never got above 10 points.

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 37 points, Damian Lillard had nine of his 28 in the final minute and the Milwaukee Bucks returned to the NBA Cup semifinals by beating the Orlando Magic 114-109 on Tuesday night.

Giannis Antetokounmpo dropped 37 points to lead Milwaukee to a 114-109 win over the visiting Orlando Magic on Tuesday, advancing the Bucks to the NBA Cup semifinals in Las Vegas.