Overview
- The winner in Oklahoma City advances to the Dec. 13 semifinals in Las Vegas, with the championship set for Dec. 16 at T-Mobile Arena.
- Oklahoma City enters as the West’s No. 1 seed, while Phoenix reached the knockout round as the fourth-seed wild card after going 3-1 in group play.
- Phoenix recently lost to the Thunder 123-119 on Nov. 28 at Paycom Center to close out West Group A play.
- Local coverage reports the Suns are likely without Devin Booker and certainly without Jalen Green due to soft-tissue injuries.
- If Phoenix is eliminated in the quarterfinal, tournament scheduling has them visiting the Spurs–Lakers loser for a follow-up game.