Overview
- Oklahoma City crushed Phoenix 138-89, extending its winning streak to 16 and handing the Suns the most lopsided loss in franchise history.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 28 and Chet Holmgren added 24 as the Thunder forced 21 turnovers and held Phoenix to 39.3% shooting.
- San Antonio eliminated the Lakers 132-119 behind Stephon Castle’s 30 points, 10 rebounds and six assists in Los Angeles.
- The Thunder and Spurs meet Saturday in Las Vegas at 9 p.m. ET for a place in Monday’s NBA Cup final, with coach Mitch Johnson saying Victor Wembanyama has a chance to return.
- The NBA set a Suns-Lakers game in Phoenix on Sunday and moved the Thunder’s and Spurs’ Dec. 17 regular-season games to Dec. 18 to provide extra rest after the Cup.