One controversial moment occurred in this game when shooting guard Grayson Allen found himself ejected after a hard collision with Thunder big man Chet Holmgren. After the game, Allen spoke on the incident.

“Grayson Allen steps back, then steps forward, the crowd is furious,” said the Timberwolves broadcaster during the game. Guarded by Naz Reid on the perimeter, Allen attempted to drive into the paint before taking a step back after a gather step, before stepping forward and hitting a tough mid-range shot in a single motion.

Phoenix Suns trailed by as many as 53 points in 138-89 loss at defending NBA champion Oklahoma City in NBA Cup quarterfinal game.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was shocked to see Grayson Allen crash out and get himself ejected during the Thunder's blowout win vs. Suns.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 28 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder set a franchise record with their 16th consecutive victory, a 138-89 home win over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday in an NBA Cup quarterfinal.