Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has shaken off a 1-of-6 start to score 12 points in the first half. Chet Holmgren leads OKC with 14 points while Jalen Williams has just four on 1-of-7 shooting in his season debut after being out with a right wrist injury.

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The Phoenix Suns fell short of stunning the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder, losing 123-119, on Nov. 28 before a sellout crowd of 18,203 at Paycom Center. They won’t have to wait too long to see the NBA’s best team again.

After clinching their group on Tuesday with a win over the Clippers and finishing unbeaten in group play on Friday against the Mavs, the Lakers will host their quarterfinal matchup against the Spurs.

Oklahoma City took care of business on Friday night in the Paycom Center, staving off the Phoenix Suns to cling to a 123-119 win. This left the Bricktown Baller

Devin Booker highlights the steep challenge ahead as the Phoenix Suns prepare for their high-stakes NBA Cup clash vs. Oklahoma City Thunder.

In his second year as the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, JJ Redick has led the team to an impressive 14-4 record through roughly the first quarter of the 2025-26 season.