REIGNING CHAMPS TIE NBA ALL-TIME BEST 25-GAME START

The Oklahoma City Thunder overpowered the Phoenix Suns in the Emirates NBA Cup West quarterfinal with a historic 138-89 victory at Paycom Center. Reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 28 points, with Chet Holmgren adding 24 and Jalen Williams contributing 15 in the win. The Thunder improved to 24-1 on the season, matching the best 25-game start in NBA history.