Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 28 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder dominated the Phoenix Suns 138-89 in an NBA Cup quarterfinal.

The defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder won a franchise record 16th straight game as they handed the Phoenix Suns a historic loss.

The Phoenix Suns face the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Cup quarterfinals on Dec. 10.

There are three teams that are trying to get the services of Sacramento Kings star Domantas Sabonis, and on that short list is the Phoenix Suns. The Athletic’s Sam Amick has the Suns linked to Domantas Sabonis,

The Lakers' defense has become a glaring weakness, the team ranking 28th in defensive rating over its last 10 games while giving up dangerous transition opportunities.

The fall-off has been attributed to injuries as both Jalen Green and Devin Booker have been sidelined. Luckily for Phoenix, they received encouraging news surrounding the status of their two stars. According to Suns insider John Gambadoro,

Here’s where to watch the Dec. 14 Suns vs. Lakers matchup, TV channel, streaming options, and key game details as both teams hunt momentum.

The Suns should get Devin Booker back, but the Thunder may not offer the warmest welcome as we dive into our West NBA Cup Quarterfinals prop selections for Wednesday.