Thunder Host Suns in NBA Cup Quarterfinal Showdown Tonight
Tonight, the Oklahoma City Thunder will take on the Phoenix Suns in a highly anticipated NBA Cup quarterfinal clash at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, tipping off at 6:30 p.m. CST. This matchup is drawing a lot of attention as the Thunder are riding an incredible 15-game winning streak, which ties a franchise record, and hold a near-perfect 23-1 record this season. Their momentum was further fueled by a dominant 131-101 road win over the Utah Jazz this past Sunday.
The Suns, meanwhile, enter this game with a 14-10 record, coming off a tight 108-105 victory on the road against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday. Earlier in the NBA Cup group stage, Phoenix fell to Oklahoma City in a close 123-119 game, so a revenge factor adds extra intrigue to tonight’s showdown.
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For fans wondering about the broadcast, the game will be available on the FanDuel Sports Network in Oklahoma and can also be streamed via Prime Video for viewers outside the region.
Injury-wise, the Thunder will have their star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander back after he missed a game due to left elbow bursitis. He’ll be joined by elite defenders Alex Caruso and Lu Dort, both of whom will play a key role in containing Suns star Devin Booker. Jalen Williams is also back after missing the previous meeting between these two teams. The Thunder do have some notable absences, including Isaiah Hartenstein, Isaiah Joe, Thomas Sorber, and Nikola Topić, all sidelined due to injuries. On the Suns’ side, Devin Booker, Jalen Green, and Isaiah Livers are listed as out, though Booker’s availability was in question leading up to the game because of a groin strain.
Analysts are leaning toward Oklahoma City as the favorite, predicting a solid win by a projected 13-point margin, with a final score estimate around 119-106. The Thunder’s balanced roster, strong defense, and high-powered offense make them a formidable opponent for Phoenix, who is considered the underdog tonight.
Projected starters for OKC include Gilgeous-Alexander, Cason Wallace, Lu Dort, Jalen Williams, and Chet Holmgren, while the Suns are expected to start Collin Gillespie, Grayson Allen, Dillon Brooks, Royce O’Neale, and Mark Williams.
Tonight’s matchup is more than just a game; it’s a critical step toward the semifinals for the Thunder and an opportunity for Phoenix to prove they can compete against one of the league’s hottest teams. Fans can expect an exciting, fast-paced contest with high stakes as both teams battle for supremacy in the NBA Cup.
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