Suns admirably hang with Thunder, advance in NBA Cup

Suns admirably hang with Thunder, advance in NBA Cup

The Phoenix Suns faced the Oklahoma City Thunder in a crucial NBA Cup matchup. Entering the third quarter, the Thunder held a 28.2 net rating advantage and dominated that period, outscoring the Suns 38-30. This pushed their lead to 12 points heading into the final quarter.

Despite the Thunder’s strong third quarter performance, the Suns stayed resilient and managed to advance further in the NBA Cup tournament. Their ability to compete through tough stretches highlighted their competitiveness in this evolving competition.

"They came into the night with a 28.2 net rating in the third quarter and marched all over the Suns for a 38-30 edge to lead by 12 going into a crucial fourth," capturing the intensity of the game’s turning point.

Summary

The Suns showed strong resolve against a high-performing Thunder team, overcoming a tough third quarter to move ahead in the NBA Cup.

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Arizona Sports Arizona Sports — 2025-11-29

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