Does the NBA Cup need star power or does Las Vegas sell itself? Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo reacts after a dunk during the second half of an Emirates NBA cup tournament quarterfinals basketball game against the Orlando Magic Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots against Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford, right, during the first half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)
Atlanta Hawks' Trae Young (11) drives past New York Knicks' Josh Hart (3) during the first half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. reacts after making a 3-pointer during the second half of an Emirates NBA cup tournament quarterfinal basketball game against the Golden State Warriors in Houston, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo tries to get past Orlando Magic's Goga Bitadze during the second half of an Emirates NBA cup tournament quarterfinals basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) sticks his tongue out while celebrating a 3-pointer during the first half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)
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Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo reacts after a dunk during the second half of an Emirates NBA cup tournament quarterfinals basketball game against the Orlando Magic Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)