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Thunder, Spurs advance in NBA Cup; league announces schedule changes

The Thunder and Spurs will meet in the NBA Cup semifinals in Las Vegas on Saturday after winning their respective quarterfinal matchups on Wednesday. The Thunder improved to 24-1 on the season with a blowout home victory over the Suns.

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Jalen Williams points finger at Suns star for play he says has been a career habit

Jalen Williams was frustrated with a late foul from a Phoenix Suns player, calling it a regular habit of his. The Oklahoma City Thunder cruised past the Phoenix Suns with a 49-point win to move into the NBA Cup semi-finals.

Chet Holmgren News / Athlon Sports / December 11

Thunder Star Addresses Suns Guard's Flagrant Foul on Chet Holmgren

The Oklahoma City Thunder are moving forward to the semifinals of the Emirates NBA Cup after a 138-89 win over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday. The Thunder became the second team to a 24-1 record, joining the Golden State Warriors.

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The 'Active six-three-pointer NBA game leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players to make six three-pointers in a single game on at least 15 occasions in their career can you name in eight minutes?

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Fadeaway World / December 11

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Sounds Off After Thunder Move To 24-1, Advance To NBA Cup Semifinals

The Thunder continued their incredible run on Saturday night, taking down the Suns (138-89) in the NBA Cup quarterfinal to improve to a staggering 24-1 on the season.

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Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

Mark Daigneault News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 11

Why Thunder’s Mark Daigneault isn’t focused on 16-game win streak

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault addressed his team’s unprecedented 16-game winning streak after eliminating the Phoenix Suns in a 138-89 blowout win in the NBA Cup quarterfinal.

NBA News / Ball Exclusives / December 11

Thunder obliterate Suns to punch ticket to NBA West Cup Semifinals

The defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder didn’t just advance to the NBA Cup West Semifinals on Wednesday night, they made history. After rolling past the Phoenix Suns 138-89, OKC now has a total point differential this season at a remarkable 437 points.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Fadeaway World / December 10

Thunder Player Ratings: OKC Improves To 24-1 After 49-Point Blowout Win

Oklahoma City showed absolutely no interest in flirting with drama this time. Behind another commanding night from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Thunder steamrolled Phoenix 138-89 in Wednesday’s NBA Cup quarterfinal, a win so lopsided it felt like a statement about where this young group is headed.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 10

Bonkers Thunder stat shows just how dominant 24-1 start has been

OKLAHOMA CITY — Amid its longest winning streak in franchise history, the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Phoenix Suns 138-89 in the NBA Cup quarterfinal and are headed to Las Vegas to face either the Los Angeles Lakers or the San Antonio Spurs.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / December 10

NBA Fans Troll Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Reaction As Grayson Allen Gets Ejected For Pushing Chet Holmgren

The Thunder blew out the Suns tonight from the NBA Cup after a 138-89 win against the short-handed Phoenix. Emotions seemingly boiled over in the third quarter when Grayson Allen pushed Chet Holmgren intentionally while setting a screen.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Bleacher Report / December 10

Watch: OKC ties the best start in NBA history

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 10

Thunder match Warriors' dynasty with historic start to season

The moment the Oklahoma City Thunder became champions, NBA fans and media started discussing whether they were going to become the league's next dynasty.

Suns' Grayson Allen gets ejected for shoving Thunder's Chet Holmgren

Jalen Brunson ties franchise legend while leading Knicks to first Cup semi

Jaylen Brown autograph seeker slammed by security, still achieves goal

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NBA News / Field Level Media / December 10

Thunder's record 16th straight win is Suns' worst loss ever

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.

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NBA News / Total Apex Sports / December 10

Oklahoma City Thunder Dominate Phoenix Suns In NBA Cup- Quarterfinals

If you turned on the TV Wednesday night expecting a competitive basketball game, you probably checked your cable box to make sure you weren’t watching a rerun of a varsity team scrimmaging the JV squad.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 10

Three Takeaways From the OKC Thunder's Statement Win Over the Suns

The Thunder are moving on to Las Vegas, as they took care of the Suns, 138-89, in the first round of the knockout stage for the NBA Cup. It was another

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / December 10

Kendrick Perkins slams four former OKC Thunder stars who ‘weren’t willing’ to do what 2025/26 players are

The Oklahoma City Thunder are dominating all of their competition in the 2025-26 season. The Oklahoma City Thunder are now 24-1 after defeating the Phoenix Suns to advance to the NBA Cup semifinals.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 10

Former OKC Thunder Center Details What Separates This Team From the Past

Oklahoma City’s youth was used as a crutch by the media as the Thunder rose to the top. It wasn’t all bad — everyone knew they’d be a great team someday.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 10

OKC Thunder's Cason Wallace Continues to Make All-Defense Case

Most NBA observers agree, the Oklahoma City Thunder have not only one of the best defenses in the NBA, but one of the best in recent memory. OKC's defense led the team to 68 regular season wins and an NBA title in 2024-25 in spite of a lackluster shooting performance in the playoffs.

Cason Wallace News / The Lead / December 10

Cason Wallace is a Lock for NBA All-Defense

Cason Wallace has quickly become one of the premier defensive guards in the NBA and has been a pivotal part of one of the best defensive teams of all time: the 2025-26 Oklahoma City Thunder.

Kendrick Perkins News / Athlon Sports / December 9

NBA Champion Kendrick Perkins Makes Bold Prediction on Thunder's Season

The Oklahoma City Thunder has been the best team in the NBA this 2025-26 season. In the first 24 games, they have gone 23-1. Their dominance proves they deserved to win the championship last season.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / December 9

Thunder's Mark Daigneault Responds to Devin Booker Ahead of Suns Game

Devin Booker called out the Thunder's tactics Mark Daigneault responded The Suns face the Thunder on Wednesday The Oklahoma City Thunder appear poised for a historic NBA regular season with a league-best 23-1 record headed into their 25th game with Devin Booker, Jordan Ott and the Phoenix Suns coming to town.