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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Phoenix Suns in the opening half of our Emirates NBA Cup quarterfinals doubleheader on Prime, running their record to 24-1.<\/p>\n
Enjoy the best of Wednesday\u2019s Emirates NBA Cup West quarterfinal action<\/a>\u00a0with the NBA.com live blog, featuring all of the meaningful moments, performances, observations, news, notes and highlights.<\/p>\n What we know about Wednesday night\u2019s games:<\/p>\n The Emirates NBA Cup quarterfinals continue with Spurs-Lakers (10 ET<\/a>) on Prime, with a trip to Las Vegas for the semifinals on the line. 11:19 PM \/ DECEMBER 10, 2025<\/p>\n Luka\u2019s going off, but the Spurs are leading<\/p>\n 24 points for Don\u010di\u0107 at the half, but the Spurs are up 70-58 on Prime.<\/p>\n 20 first-half points for Luka and counting \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n \ud83c\udfc6 winner advances to Semifinals vs. OKC<\/p>\n Watch here: https:\/\/t.co\/7Xzi9OenaC<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/O4f9cvULnW<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 11, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Harrison Barnes and Keldon Johnson both have 13 points for San Antonio. The Spurs have benefited from 29 bench points so far.<\/p>\n Dylan Harper attracts multiple eyes before feeding Harrison Barnes \ud83d\udc40 pic.twitter.com\/rF4Js2v9jt<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA Philippines (@NBA_Philippines) December 11, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Also, LeBron James can still fly.<\/p>\n “OHHHH LEBRON JAMES\u2026 A FEROCIOUS FLUSH!”<\/p>\n ABSOLUTE POSTER.<\/p>\n And the block on the other end\u2026 tap to watch on Prime: https:\/\/t.co\/7Xzi9OenaC<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/irV3nS4lEZ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 11, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 10:41 PM \/ DECEMBER 10, 2025<\/p>\n Spurs up after one<\/p>\n 39-30. Keldon Johnson (13 pts, 5 reb) has been rocking so far, as has Stephon Castle (7 pts).<\/p>\n 13 POINTS.<\/p>\n 5 MINUTES PLAYED.<\/p>\n WHAT A QUARTER for Keldon Johnson!<\/p>\n \ud83c\udfc6 Winner of SAS\/LAL faces OKC in Semifinals in Vegas\u2026 watch here: https:\/\/t.co\/7Xzi9OenaC<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/oVTcGWQsIN<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 11, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 7 quick for Stephon Castle!<\/p>\n SAS\/LAL on Prime\u2026 winner faces OKC in Semifinals in Vegas \ud83c\udfc6 pic.twitter.com\/WAdmSpHtJ2<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 11, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 10:36 PM \/ DECEMBER 10, 2025<\/p>\n Luka firing away<\/p>\n The Don has 11 points so far on Prime.<\/p>\n LOGO LUKA \ud83c\udfaf<\/p>\n The all-time @emirates<\/a> NBA Cup PPG leader is doing his thing! pic.twitter.com\/FvVUfLz1Ef<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 11, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 10:17 PM \/ DECEMBER 10, 2025<\/p>\n Spurs-Lakers underway on Prime<\/p>\n GAMETIME in LA!<\/p>\n Winner of Lakers\/Spurs advances to Vegas to face OKC! pic.twitter.com\/GuXuUEvC9p<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 11, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 9:49 PM \/ DECEMBER 10, 2025<\/p>\n Oh my, Oklahoma City<\/p>\n THUNDER IMPROVE TO 24-1 BEHIND SHAI & CHET’S BIG NIGHT \ud83d\udea8<\/p>\n \ud83c\udfc6 28p\/8a\/2s on 11-15 FGM for @shaiglalex<\/a> OKC is headed to Vegas for the 2nd-straight year! pic.twitter.com\/kCthv4kTZ6<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 11, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Thunder win 138-89<\/a> in a thoroughly dominant effort on Prime, posting the largest margin of victory in the league this season. They led by as many as 53 during the contest.<\/p>\n \u201cWe hold ourselves to a high standard,\u201d said Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. \u201cNo matter where we\u2019re at today, we want to be better tomorrow.\u201d<\/p>\n Oklahoma City moves on to the semifinal in Las Vegas.<\/p>\n Last year, they were unable to take home the NBA Cup, falling to the Milwaukee Bucks in the final<\/a>.<\/p>\n They\u2019re one step closer to another chance.<\/p>\n 9:29 PM \/ DECEMBER 10, 2025<\/p>\n Spurs-Lakers up next<\/p>\n Stick around for our second contest of the evening, coming up after Suns-Thunder on Prime.<\/p>\n TOP @emirates<\/a> NBA CUP SCORERS SHOWDOWN \ud83c\udfc6 <\/p>\n Luka: 32.6 PPG (most in Cup history) LAKERS-SPURS battle for a trip to Vegas at 10pm\/et on Prime!<\/p>\n (music by @unitedmasters<\/a>) https:\/\/t.co\/lat0r5J52V<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 11, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 9:23 PM \/ DECEMBER 10, 2025<\/p>\n The Thunder are booming<\/p>\n 110-72 Oklahoma City after three quarters. It\u2019s a party in the Paycom Center.<\/p>\n 28 for Shai on 11-15 shooting. OKC’s stars leading the way as they seek a 24-1 start to their season \ud83e\udd2f pic.twitter.com\/jnSxcskVyy<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 11, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Dillon Brooks (16 pts) is doing what he can for Phoenix. He\u2019s -47, though.<\/p>\n Barring a miraculous comeback, we can settle in and enjoy the greatness of this Thunder squad.<\/p>\n 9:10 PM \/ DECEMBER 10, 2025<\/p>\n History on the march<\/p>\n 20 points in 96 straight games.<\/p>\n SHAI. IS. A. MACHINE.<\/p>\n OKC seeks the @emirates<\/a> NBA Cup semis and 16 straight wins\u2026 watch here: https:\/\/t.co\/hC2YRCu46J<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/kI6OXrmbnN<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 11, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Shai now only trails Wilt Chamberlain (126 games in 1961-62) for the longest 20+ point scoring streak in NBA history.<\/p>\n 8:37 PM \/ DECEMBER 10, 2025<\/p>\n \u201cThe champions, looking better than ever\u201d<\/p>\n Said Kevin Harlan, as the Thunder ended the half on a 20-6 run to take a 74-48 lead.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n They have 15 assists on 26 field goals, knocking down 13-of-19 three-pointers.<\/p>\n Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is cruising with 17 points and six assists, hoping to extend his 20+ point scoring streak to 96 games.<\/p>\n They\u2019ve made it look easy so far. Can Phoenix rally? A trip to Vegas is on the line.<\/p>\n 8:00 PM \/ DECEMBER 10, 2025<\/p>\n Thunder have it rolling early<\/p>\n Oklahoma City is a well-oiled machine. Every player knows their role by heart, and they don\u2019t stop executing. With that sort of cohesion, a team can achieve great things \u2014 like an NBA Championship followed by a 24-1 start to the season.<\/p>\n Back-to-back Chet triples!<\/p>\n OKC coming out hot seeking their 16th straight win & a trip to Vegas \ud83c\udfc6<\/p>\n PHX\/OKC \u2022 Live on Prime pic.twitter.com\/1Mg6kqLXsi<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 11, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n It\u2019s 38-23 Thunder after the first quarter on Prime.<\/p>\n OKC\u2019s shooting 61 percent from the field, including 5-of-8 from three-point range, compared to 36 percent for the Suns.<\/p>\n Five Thunder have 5+ points, led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with 9. Grayson Allen has 8 to lead Phoenix.<\/p>\n 7:30 PM \/ DECEMBER 10, 2025<\/p>\n Suns-Thunder underway on Prime<\/p>\n Oklahoma City\u2019s run out to a 11-2 lead, led by Cason Wallace (5 pts) and SGA (4 pts).<\/p>\n Collin Gillespie\u2019s ability to find a matchup to attack will be crucial for Phoenix tonight with Devin Booker out. He\u2019ll have a tough time \u2014 Wallace, SGA and Jalen Williams are all tough perimeter defenders.<\/p>\n Cason Wallace opens in Cason Wallace fashion!<\/p>\n Steal & score to start OKC\/PHX @emirates<\/a> NBA Cup quarterfinals on Prime \ud83d\udd25 pic.twitter.com\/LG3BlLYuAM<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 11, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 6:30 PM \/ DECEMBER 10, 2025<\/p>\n The King\u2019s in action tonight<\/p>\n The King put on his crown after a clutch performance in the Lakers most recent win \ud83d\udc51<\/p>\n Tonight, he and LAL look to secure their place in Vegas for the @emirates<\/a> NBA Cup Semifinals. <\/p>\n Spurs\/Lakers | 10pm\/et | Quarterfinals on Prime pic.twitter.com\/OMifQ33Fl0<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 10, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n LeBron James is averaging 16.1 ppg, 4.7 reb and 7.6 ast over the seven games he\u2019s played since returning from sciatica, dipping under 20 ppg for the first time in his career.<\/p>\n While his skills have diminished with age, his assists per game are above his career average of 7.4, and he can still get buckets when the moment demands it, as he did in a 112-108<\/a> win over Philadelphia Sunday.<\/p>\n The King is seeking his second career NBA Cup. There\u2019s a national stage to shine on tonight.<\/p>\n Will the King prove pivotal on Prime?<\/p>\n 5:00 PM \/ DECEMBER 10, 2025<\/p>\n Welcome to the Emirates NBA Cup West quarterfinals Luka Don\u010di\u0107 and the Los Angeles Lakers face Stephon Castle and the San Antonio Spurs in the second half of our Emirates NBA Cup quarterfinals doubleheader on Prime.<\/p>\n It\u2019s a two-pack of Western Conference confrontations tonight on Prime, as the Phoenix Suns take on the Oklahoma City Thunder (7:30 ET<\/a>) and the San Antonio Spurs visit the Los Angeles Lakers (10 ET<\/a>).<\/p>\n The Thunder are on a 15-game winning streak \u2014 the longest in franchise history \u2014 on their way to a special 23-1 start. Only one team has gotten to 24-1 in NBA history \u2014 the 2015-16 Golden State Warriors. Oklahoma City can match them tonight.<\/p>\n Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, second in the latest Kia NBA MVP ladder<\/a>, is having another sterling season, building on his MVP form from last season.<\/p>\n SGA\u2019s shooting better from the field (55.8 percent vs. 51.1 percent last season) while matching his scoring (32.8 ppg vs. 32.7) and knocking down 44.8 percent of his three-point looks \u2014 easily a career-high.<\/p>\n He\u2019ll go up against Dillon Brooks (career-high 22.1 ppg), Collin Gillespie (13.6 ppg) and center Mark Williams, who\u2019s 9-foot-9 standing reach makes him an obstacle around the rim. Williams has posted a career-best 109.3 defensive rating this season.<\/p>\n The Thunder earned a 123-119<\/a> win over the Suns Nov. 28 in the group stage of the Emirates NBA Cup. Shai had 37 in that game, including 15 in the final seven minutes of the fourth quarter, to take the contest.<\/p>\n Will history repeat itself tonight?<\/p>\n In the nightcap, De\u2019Aaron Fox (24.3 ppg, 6.5 ast) and the San Antonio Spurs face Luka Don\u010di\u0107 (35.0 ppg, 9.2 reb, 9.1 ast) and the Los Angeles Lakers.<\/p>\n The Spurs are the second-most common opponent of Luka\u2019s career, and have held him to a 55.0 true shooting percentage \u2014 fourth-best for any defense.<\/p>\n Stephon Castle defended Don\u010di\u0107 for 8:07 minutes in their last matchup \u2014 a 118-116<\/a> Lakers win on Nov. 5 \u2014 holding him to seven points on 20 percent shooting.<\/p>\n Can Luka be limited?<\/p>\n Tune in to Prime tonight to find out, as we play winner-take-all-basketball with a trip to Las Vegas on the line.<\/p>\n
\nThe Thunder dominated the Suns 138-89<\/a> en route to tying the 2015-16 Golden State Warriors for the best 25-game start in NBA history at 24-1.
\nShai Gilgeous-Alexander (28 pts) scored 20+ for the 96th consecutive game. He trails only Wilt Chamberlain (126 games) for the longest such streak in league history.<\/p>\n
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Fox: 31.6 PPG (3rd-most in Cup history) <\/p>\n
24 for Chet on 9-13 shooting.<\/p>\n
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