The Phoenix Suns (14-10) face off against the Oklahoma City Thunder (23-1) in a high-stakes NBA Cup West Quarterfinals matchup on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. This clash pits a battle-tested Suns squad looking to upset the league’s hottest team against the Thunder, who are riding an unprecedented wave of dominance early in the 2025-26 season. With the Thunder boasting the NBA’s best record and an 11-game home win streak, this game at Paycom Center promises fireworks, especially as it’s part of the Emirates NBA Cup’s knockout stage. Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. ET, broadcast on Amazon Prime Video and FDSOK.
Venue Location
Paycom Center
100 W Reno Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73102
The Thunder’s home arena seats 18,203 and has been a fortress this season, where OKC is averaging 118.7 points per game while holding opponents to just 102.4.
Tipoff: 7:30 p.m. ET (6:30 p.m. CT local time)
This is the first of four NBA Cup quarterfinals on December 9-10, with winners advancing to semifinals on December 13 in Las Vegas.
Injury Report
Both teams enter with key absences, but the Thunder get a boost from returning stars. Here’s the latest as of December 9, 2025:
| Team | Player | Position | Status | Injury | Est. Return |
| Phoenix Suns | Devin Booker | G | Questionable | Right groin strain | Dec. 10 |
| Phoenix Suns | Jalen Green | G | Out | Right hamstring strain | Dec. 18 |
| Phoenix Suns | Isaiah Livers | F | Out | Right hip strain | Dec. 10 |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | Isaiah Hartenstein | C | Out | Right soleus strain | Dec. 17 |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | Isaiah Joe | G | Out | Left knee contusion | Dec. 12 |
Notable updates: Suns star Devin Booker has been upgraded to questionable after missing the last two games, where he averaged 25.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 6.7 assists this season. For OKC, reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (elbow bursitis), Lu Dort (adductor strain), and Alex Caruso (quad contusion) are all cleared to return after sitting out the Thunder’s blowout win over Utah on December 8. These returns could solidify OKC’s rotation, though the frontcourt depth takes a hit without Hartenstein.
Player Matchups
This game’s intrigue lies in star-on-star battles, with OKC’s elite defense (league-leading 102.1 opponent points per game) testing Phoenix’s offense. Key individual duels to watch:
Devin Booker (Suns, 25.0 PPG) vs. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder, 32.8 PPG): If Booker suits up, expect a scoring showdown between two elite guards. SGA’s 55.6% FG and 44.3% 3PT shooting make him a matchup nightmare, but Booker’s playmaking (6.7 APG) could exploit OKC’s returning backcourt. SGA has dominated recent head-to-heads, averaging 35.2 points in his last three vs. Phoenix.
Kevin Durant (Suns, 26.8 PPG, 52.1% FG) vs. Chet Holmgren (Thunder, 18.6 PPG, 8.1 RPG): Durant’s mid-range mastery (49.2% from 10-16 feet) faces Holmgren’s rim protection (1.5 BPG, 57.5% FG allowed inside). Holmgren’s length could force KD into tougher shots, but Durant’s 7.2 RPG gives Phoenix an edge in transition.
Dillon Brooks (Suns, 16.4 PPG off bench) vs. Lu Dort (Thunder, 12.1 PPG, 1.8 SPG): A gritty wing battle. Brooks’ physicality (3.2 RPG) meets Dort’s perimeter defense (39.8% opponent 3PT). With Dort back, OKC regains its lockdown presence.
Collin Gillespie (Suns, emerging 14.2 PPG) vs. Cason Wallace (Thunder, 8.4 PPG, 2.3 SPG): If Booker is limited, Gillespie steps up as Phoenix’s lead guard. He’s cleared 17.5 points in three of his last five starts, but Wallace’s quick hands could disrupt his rhythm.
Mark Williams (Suns, 12.5 PPG, 9.8 RPG) vs. Jalen Williams (Thunder, 20.1 PPG, 5.2 RPG): Frontcourt rebounding duel. Williams’ efficiency (62.4% FG) challenges Jalen Williams’ versatility (38.7% 3PT), especially with Hartenstein out.
Bench sparks like Aaron Wiggins (Thunder, 11.2 PPG) vs. Phoenix’s depth could decide late-game rotations.
Team Records
| Team | Overall Record | Home/Away | ATS Record | Over/Under Record |
| Phoenix Suns | 14-10 (.583) | 8-4 Home / 6-6 Away | 15-8-1 | 12-12 |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | 23-1 (.958) | 11-0 Home / 12-1 Away | 13-11-0 | 13-11 |
The Thunder’s lone loss came on November 15 to Denver (119-121), but they’ve since reeled off 15 straight wins, including four in NBA Cup group play. Phoenix sits 7th in the West, with a +3.2 net rating but vulnerabilities on the road (45.2% opponent FG allowed away).
Recent Team Forms
Both teams are trending positively, but OKC’s streak is historic—their 23-1 start is the best in franchise history and ties for third-best in NBA annals.
Phoenix Suns (3-2 in last 5; 6-4 in last 10):
Dec. 5: L 98-117 @ Houston Rockets (Mark Williams: 22 PTS, 7-9 FG; Suns shot 39.2% FG)
Dec. 1: W 125-108 @ Los Angeles Lakers (Dillon Brooks: 33 PTS; +17 rebound edge)
Nov. 29: W 114-103 vs. Dallas Mavericks (Kevin Durant: 21 PTS, 10 REB, 9 AST triple-double)
Nov. 26: W 121-98 vs. New Orleans Pelicans (Jalen Green: 29 PTS pre-injury)
Nov. 23: L 115-123 @ Minnesota Timberwolves (Collin Gillespie: 19 PTS, 6 REB)
The Suns have won three of their last four road games but struggle defensively without Booker (opponents average 112.4 PPG in his absences). Offensively, they’ve hit 115+ points in four straight wins.
Oklahoma City Thunder (5-0 in last 5; 10-0 in last 10):
Dec. 8: W 131-101 @ Utah Jazz (Chet Holmgren: 25 PTS, 9 REB; +30 rebound margin despite injuries)
Dec. 6: W 132-111 vs. Dallas Mavericks (Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 33 PTS pre-absence)
Dec. 3: W 124-112 @ Golden State Warriors (Jalen Williams: 25 PTS)
Dec. 1: W 123-115 vs. Houston Rockets (SGA: 26 PTS, 9 AST)
Nov. 29: W 123-119 @ Portland Trail Blazers (SGA: 37 PTS)
OKC’s bench has been lethal (48.2 bench PPG, league-high), and they’ve won by an average of 18.6 points in their last five. Even shorthanded, they forced 17.2 turnovers per game in December.
Series History
The all-time regular-season series favors the Suns slightly (136-124), but OKC has owned recent meetings, winning 7 of the last 10. They’ve split four games over the past two seasons, with Thunder victories often coming in high-scoring affairs (average total: 228.5 points).
| Date | Result | Score | Key Stat |
| Nov. 28, 2025 | Thunder Win | OKC 99-83 PHX | SGA: 28 PTS; Suns: 38.1% FG |
| Apr. 9, 2025 | Thunder Win | OKC 112-105 PHX | Holmgren: 22 PTS, 10 REB |
| Feb. 15, 2025 | Suns Win | PHX 118-110 OKC | Booker: 35 PTS |
| Dec. 20, 2024 | Thunder Win | OKC 121-108 PHX | Thunder +15 REB edge |
Phoenix is 1-6 SU in their last seven road games vs. OKC, but they’ve covered the spread in 4 of the last 5 head-to-heads.
Betting Trends
Spread Trends: Thunder are 4-3 ATS as 15.5+ favorites; Suns are 7-1 ATS in last 8 road games and 4-1 as road dogs of 10+.
Phoenix has covered in 15 of 24 games overall (15-8-1 ATS).
Total Trends: 13 of OKC’s 24 games hit the over (54.2%); Suns games have gone over in 12 of 24. Recent H2H: 6 of 10 overs.
Moneyline Trends: Thunder are 22-2 SU as favorites; Suns are 6-4 SU as underdogs.
Game Odds
Phoenix Suns 225.5
Oklahoma City Thunder – 14.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, December 9, 2025
