Direct answer: The Milwaukee Bucks won the 2024 Emirates NBA Cup (also referred to as the NBA Cup) by defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder 97-81 in the championship game. Context and details:

• Championship result: Bucks 97, Thunder 81. This marked Milwaukee’s victory in the in-season tournament, with Giannis Antetokounmpo contributing a standout performance and Damian Lillard also key in the run to the title.

• Notable outcomes: Giannis finished with a triple-double in the title game and earned tournament recognition, while the Bucks’ title added a second champion in the NBA Cup history after the Lakers won the inaugural edition (depending on the season labeling).

• Additional perspectives: Coverage from ESPN and other outlets highlights Milwaukee’s strong second-half run and the Thunder’s struggles from beyond the arc in the final.

If you’d like, I can pull up more specifics (box score, MVP details, or how the bracket played out) or provide a quick comparison to the Lakers’ 2022-23 NBA Cup champion run.