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OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 28 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the short-handed Phoenix Suns 99-83 on Friday night in an NBA Cup game. Lu Dort had 15 points and nine rebounds, Jalen Williams added 14 points and eight rebounds and Isaiah Joe scored 11 points to help Oklahoma City improve to 11-2.

Chet Holmgren and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander each scored 29 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder past the Houston Rockets on Friday night at Paycom Center.

Holmgren will become the first Thunder player to be named an All-Star in his second season. Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook were third-year players. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was in his fifth season when he made his All-Star debut. More: We simulated OKC's 2024-25 season on 'NBA 2K25.' Can the Thunder win a championship?

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 28 points to lead the host Oklahoma City Thunder to a 99-83 win over the Phoenix Suns on Friday in an NBA Cup matchup.

The small-ball Thunder only allowed three first-quarter field goals, carrying that defensive momentum to a comfortable win despite plenty of Suns free throws.