The Phoenix Suns are set to tip off against the reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder in the quarterfinals of the Emirates NBA Cup on Wednesday, Dec. 10.
The Suns (14-10) are coming off a gutsy road win against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The Thunder (23-1), meanwhile, have won 15 straight games. Their only loss so far this season was a Nov. 5 road game against the Portland Trail Blazers.
On the injury front, OKC’s star point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is dealing with bursitis in his left elbow. He did not play in Sunday’s game against the Utah Jazz. He joins teammates Alex Caruso (quad), Arizona State product Luguentz Dort (thigh), Isaiah Hartenstein (soleus strain) and Isaiah Joe (knee) being listed as game-time decisions for the NBA Cup showdown.
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The Suns, on the other hand, will continue to be without Jalen Green (hamstring). However, it’s possible that All-Star guard Devin Booker could return from a groin strain he suffered Dec. 1 in a game against the Los Angeles Lakers.
Book is listed as a game-time decision.
Here’s how fans can tune in.
What channel is the Suns vs Thunder NBA Cup game on? How to watch on TV, streaming
The NBA Cup matchup between these Western Conference foes will be streaming on Amazon Prime Video. Fans in Phoenix will not be able to watch the game on TV.
Fans in Oklahoma have the option to tune in via FanDuel Sports Network.
What time does the Suns vs Thunder NBA Cup game start?
Tipoff for the game is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. MST.
What’s the all-time matchup record between the Suns and Thunder?
The Suns are 136-124 all-time against the Thunder, a record which includes the franchise’s time spent as the Seattle SuperSonics.
Suns vs Thunder prediction
The Suns continue to prove themselves among the grittiest teams in the NBA by staying competitive game-to-game regardless of who’s listed on the injury report.
They won their previous game against Minnesota on Monday night despite being without Booker and Green.
If Booker is able to return for the NBA Cup quarterfinal, that will be a huge boost for Phoenix.
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That being said, the Thunder are on an absolute rampage this season. They’ve lost just one game to this point, were undefeated in NBA Cup play and have won 15 games in a row.
OKC won the previous meeting against the Suns by a score of 123-119.
If the Suns can pull the upset and advance to the NBA Cup semifinals, the league at large will be forced to take notice.
Prediction: Thunder win 121-113