After dominating the buzz and hype cycle in the leadup to the NBA Cup final game, the Thunder laid an egg against the Bucks. Dame went 5-10 from deep, Giannis ravaged OKC for 26/19/10 and 5 stocks, and only two Thunder players shot over 50% on the night (iHart and Cason Wallace). In a rarity, SGA struggled from the floor (8-24) and getting to the line (3-4 FTA), while mainstays Isaiah Joe, Jalen Williams, Lu Dort, and Alex Caruso combined to go 2-16 from three.
Oklahoma City loses out on the prize money, but the game does not count as a regular season loss.