Thunder Survive Tight Finish vs Suns to Secure NBA Cup Group A

Thunder Edge Suns in Close NBA Cup Group A Finish

The Oklahoma City Thunder narrowly defeated the Phoenix Suns 123-119 on Friday in an intense NBA Cup group play matchup. Despite the loss, the Suns concluded their group stage with a solid 3-1 record. However, this result was not enough for Phoenix to secure the top position in their group, as Oklahoma City sealed the leading spot.

Game Summary

The Suns fought hard but ultimately fell short in the tightly contested game.
Oklahoma City maintained composure in the final moments to hold on for the victory.
The outcome determined the seeding in NBA Cup Group A, with the Thunder emerging as group leaders.

"The Thunder survived a tense final stretch to clinch the top spot in Group A," underlining their resilience.

Impact

The Suns showcased competitive strength but will need to regroup after missing out on the group’s top seed. Meanwhile, the Thunder gain momentum heading deeper into the tournament.

This game highlighted the fine margins in competitive basketball where a close finish can define postseason positioning.

Sports Illustrated — 2025-11-29

Thunder Edge Suns in Close NBA Cup Group A Finish

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