OKC vs. Phoenix: NBA Cup Preview – Dec 10

The third quarter-final of the NBA Cup sees Oklahoma as the clear favorite.

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The quarter final of the NBA Cupalso valid for the 2025-2026 regular season, between Oklahoma City Thunder e Phoenix Suns, is scheduled for the Italian night between Wednesday 10th and Thursday 11th December with the taproom scheduled for 01:30.

Oklahoma City Thunder (23-1)

The boys coached by Mark Daigneault they seem from another planet in this championship in which they lost only one game against the Portland Trail Blazers.

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Phoenix Suns (14-10)

Despite the summer sales of Kevin Durant in Houston and of Bradley Beal at the Los Angeles Clippers, the guests seem to have found a good balance and could, therefore, qualify for the play-offs in the West.

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The last five meetings between Oklahoma and Phoenix

29.11.2025: Oklahola – Phoenix 123-119

10.04.2025: Phoenix – Oklahola 112-125

06.02.2025: Oklahola – Phoenix 140-109

16.11.2024: Oklahola – Phoenix 99-83

30.03.2024: Oklahola – Phoenix 128-103

Forecast

The last direct match, narrowly lost at the end of November, leads the Suns to cautious optimism, however we would still be very surprised if Oklahoma were to be surprised within the walls of friends.

Sofia Reyes

Sofia Reyes covers basketball and baseball for Archysport, specializing in statistical analysis and player development stories. With a background in sports data science, Sofia translates advanced metrics into compelling narratives that both casual fans and analytics enthusiasts can appreciate. She covers the NBA, WNBA, MLB, and international basketball competitions, with a particular focus on emerging talent and how front offices build winning rosters through data-driven decisions.

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