Oklahoma City Thunder Dominate Phoenix Suns, Advance to NBA Cup Semifinals
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Teh Oklahoma City Thunder delivered a resounding victory over the Phoenix Suns Wednesday night, winning 138-89 in the NBA Cup quarterfinals and cementing their status as a dominant force in the league. The win propels the Thunder into the semifinals,were they will face the San Antonio Spurs.
A Historic start for OKC
The Thunder’s performance was nothing short of breathtaking, improving their record to 24-1 on the season. This remarkable start equals the best in NBA history after 25 games, matching the 2015-16 golden State Warriors, who finished with a record of 73-9. Over the last 82 regular season games spanning the 2024-25 and 2025-26 seasons, the Thunder have amassed an extraordinary 72-10 record, boasting a point differential of +1189.
“They didn’t even have time to get the license plate of the truck that hit them,” one observer commented, highlighting the sheer dominance displayed by Oklahoma City.
Thunder’s Offensive prowess and Depth
Oklahoma City’s offensive efficiency was on full display, shooting 59% from the field and connecting on 22 of 40 three-point attempts. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the charge with 28 points in just three quarters, shooting 11 of 15 from the field and dishing out 8 assists. Chet Holmgren contributed 24 points and 8 rebounds, showcasing his versatility. Notably, all 13 players rotated by coach Mark Daigneault scored at least one basket, demonstrating the team’s depth.
The thunder are currently winning games by an average point differential of +17.4, establishing a new NBA record.
suns Struggle Without Booker, Allen Ejected
The Phoenix Suns, playing without Devin Booker, were thoroughly outmatched. the team found themselves trailing by a staggering 53 points in the fourth quarter. Adding to their woes, Grayson Allen was ejected in the third quarter after committing a type 2 flagrant foul for an elbow thrown at Holmgren while attempting to pass around a block by Jalen Williams. The decision came after a review of the play by referees.
“who could have also had the 1992 Dream Team on the pitch and ended up the same way,” a source noted, underscoring the complete disp
Looking Ahead: Semifinals and Beyond
The Thunder’s path to the NBA Cup Finals continues in Las Vegas, where they will face the San antonio Spurs, a team they previously defeated at home against the Los Angeles Lakers. In the Eastern Conference, the Orlando Magic will battle the New York Knicks for a spot in the finals.
Oklahoma City reached the NBA Cup Finals in 2024 but ultimately fell to the Milwaukee Bucks. This year, fueled by their historic start and balanced roster, they appear poised for another deep run.
