The Milwaukee Bucks are getting closer to winning the first NBA In-Season Tournament. With an undefeated 4-0 record, they won East Group B and advanced to the semifinals, where they would face the New York Knicks, who had earned the No. 4 position in the East through a wildcard slot.

Giannis Antetokounmpo and company will travel to Las Vegas for the in-season tournament semifinals if the Bucks defeat the Knicks on Tuesday.

Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks is already planning a trip to Vegas.

 Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) reacts after scoring a basket during the fourth quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY

Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Bucks’ icon, was recently asked to discuss Milwaukee’s next game against the Knicks and the possibility of traveling to beautiful Las Vegas if they win. It turns out that the former MVP has everything arranged for the trip:

According to Giannis, “Whatever happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas,” Brew Hoops’ Gabe Stoltz reported. “I’m heading to the roulette table. Give me twice as much money.

Nov 3, 2023; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) drives for the basket against Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) in the fourth quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

Even if Giannis was joking about a little, Antetokounmpo’s elite mindset is still evident from this. He has already seen defeating the Knicks, which is undoubtedly a difficult assignment.

In the standings, the 12-7 Knicks are currently only 1.5 games behind Milwaukee, and it’s obvious that Jalen Brunson and the other players aren’t playing around.

But after defeating the East rivals 110-105 at the Fiserv Forum on November 3, the Bucks are already ahead in the game. Milwaukee defeated the Knicks for the seventh time in a row with that victory, and they will undoubtedly aim to make it eight on Tuesday night.

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – MARCH 11: Giannis #34 of Milwaukee is defended by Julius Randle #30 of New York during the second half of a game at Fiserv Forum on March 11, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

What’s at stake in this highly-anticipated contest is a semifinal matchup against either the Boston Celtics or the Indiana Pacers. The fact that the game will be played in a Las Vegas backdrop makes things even more interesting.