It was the Thunder's worst offensive performance. They struggled to get to 81 points. Nonetheless, the 83rd game doesn't affect the standings, so no harm, no foul. The league has decorated the NBA Cup as a prestigious event. ESPN hosted a pregame show that included Stephen A. Smith on the panel.

As dominant as the Oklahoma City Thunder has been in the first quarter of the 2024-25 season, one might've expected a better showing than what it gave in the NB

The Thunder didn't do much of anything well in its NBA Cup loss to the Bucks. It's disappointing now, but it could be something else in the future.