Gilgeous-Alexander scores 28 as Thunder tie NBA record for best start with 138-89 blowout of Suns

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 28 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder dominated the Phoenix Suns 138-89 in an NBA Cup quarterfinal.

NBA Cup 2025: Suns’ Grayson Allen ejected after shoving Chet Holmgren to the ground in blowout loss to Thunder

Allen was ejected after he shoved Thunder star Chet Holmgren while attempting to get around a screen in the third quarter of their blowout 138-89 loss to Oklahoma City at the Paycom Center. Allen extended hard with both arms and sent Holmgren flying to the ground, which sparked a bit of an altercation on the floor.

SGA, Thunder on Historic Pace After NBA Cup Win vs. Suns, Fans Eye Warriors' Record

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder continued their historic start to the 2025-26 season with a lopsided 138-89 win over the Phoenix Suns in the NBA Cup quarterfinals.

Thunder should 'handle business' against Suns

Bettors should once again feel supremely confident backing Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder to cover the spread when they take the floor Wednesday evening against the Suns.

Emirates NBA Cup: 5 things to know about West's Knockout Round matchups

As Suns-Thunder and Spurs-Lakers loom tonight, here's what to watch for in each matchup in the Emirates NBA Cup.
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