Overview
- Phoenix visits Paycom Center on Wednesday, Dec. 10, with the winner advancing to a Dec. 13 semifinal in Las Vegas against the Lakers–Spurs winner.
- Booker has missed the past two games with the groin injury and the Suns went 1-1 in that span as he continues to lead the team at roughly 25 points per game.
- The Suns ruled out Jalen Green (hamstring) and two-way Isaiah Livers (hip), while the Thunder listed Isaiah Hartenstein (soleus) and Isaiah Joe (knee) as out.
- Oklahoma City enters 23-1 with 15 straight wins, and its closest victory was a 123-119 Cup group-stage win over Phoenix last month at Paycom Center.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s availability was not firmly established in the latest reports, leaving his status to be determined before tipoff.