Nov 28, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) fouls Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesClemente Almanza, OKC Thunder WireSat, November 29, 2025 at 7:56 AM UTC·1 min readThe Oklahoma City Thunder are a step closer to crossing off one of the few remaining items on their bucket list. It's November in the NBA, which means the league has gone all out to pump up the 2025 NBA Cup.
After the Thunder collected a 123-119 win over the Phoenix Suns in Jalen Williams' return, they advanced to the eight-team knockout tournament. They won the West Group A with a perfect 4-0 record and plus-75 point differential.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe other four teams in the West Group A were the Suns, Minnesota Timberwolves, Sacramento Kings and Utah Jazz. The Suns qualified as the West's wildcard team.
The Thunder will host the Suns on Wednesday, Dec. 10. That will be a 6:30 p.m. CT tipoff on Amazon Prime. The other West matchup in the knockout tournament features the Los Angeles Lakers hosting the San Antonio Spurs.
On the other side of the bracket, the Orlando Magic will host the Miami Heat and the Toronto Raptors will host the New York Knicks.
The 2025 NBA Cup semifinals and championship will be played in Las Vegas from Dec. 13-16. A financial bonus for the entire roster is on the line.
This article originally appeared on OKC Thunder Wire: OKC Thunder win 2025 NBA Cup West Group A; will host Suns in knockout
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