Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 37 points and eight assists and the Oklahoma City Thunder held on to beat the Phoenix Suns 123-119 on Friday night to reach the knockout round of the NBA Cup.

The Phoenix Suns fell to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Friday's 123-119 loss, finishing at 3-1 in NBA Cup group play but failing to clinch the top spot as OKC went 4-0. Though the Thunder led by as much as 14 in the second half, the Suns kept things tight and took Oklahoma City down to the wire.

The Phoenix Suns release a crowded injury report as they prepare for a challenging matchup against the Denver Nuggets.

The Kings suffered a 112-100 loss to the Suns, with turnovers contributing to a large early deficit they couldn't overcome.

"The Thunder will be patient and cautious reacclimating Williams, having previous experience with the lengthy absence of star big man Chet Holmgren last season, who missed three months due to a hip injury before returning in February and gradually making Oklahoma City whole ahead of the playoffs."

The Phoenix Suns are looking to tinker with the roster to give them a stronger push amid their impressive campaign.

The Houston Rockets face the Phoenix Suns in a regular season NBA game on Monday, Nov. 24, 2025 at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Ariz.

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The Suns and Rockets each won the Kevin Durant trade, but for strikingly different reasons with a quarter of the season almost here.