The Oklahoma City Thunder equalled the best 25-game start in NBA history with a commanding 138-89 win over the Phoenix Suns in the NBA Cup quarter-finals. The defending champions have now won 24 of their first 25 games, matching the Golden State Warriors’ iconic 2015-16 run.
Gilgeous-Alexander Extends Scoring Streak
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continued his MVP-level form, scoring 28 points and reaching the 20-point mark for the 96th consecutive game. The guard is averaging 32.8 points this season, driving the Thunder’s dominant performances at Paycom Center.
Record Winning Run Continues
The victory marked a franchise-record 16th consecutive win for Oklahoma City, who will now face the San Antonio Spurs in Saturday’s semi-final in Las Vegas. “Winning is never boring,” forward Jalen Williams said after another emphatic display.
Thunder Eye Seasonal Record Books
The Thunder have won 92 of 107 regular-season games since the start of 2024-25, including last season’s league-best 68-14 campaign. They are now on track to challenge the Warriors’ all-time record of 73 wins in a season.
Spurs Advance After Beating Lakers
San Antonio booked their semi-final spot with a 132-119 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena. All games in the NBA Cup, except the final, count towards regular-season standings. The Thunder were runners-up last year after losing to the Milwaukee Bucks in the final.
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