Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the OKC Thunder will host Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns in an NBA Cup group play game at 8:30 p.m. Friday.

OKC (18-1) is 3-0 in group play following its 113-105 home win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday. Phoenix (12-7) also improved to 3-0 with a 112-100 road win over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday.

The winner of Friday’s game will secure a spot in the NBA Cup’s knockout round, which consists of the six group winners and one wild card team from each conference. The loser will have to compete for the West’s wild card spot.

Follow along for live updates for today’s Thunder-Suns game:

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What time is Thunder vs Suns game tonight?Date: Friday, Nov. 28Time: 8:30 p.m. CSTWhere: Paycom Center in Oklahoma City

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What channel is OKC Thunder vs Phoenix Suns on tonight?TV: FanDuel Sports NetworkHow to watch online: Fubo (free trial)

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Thunder vs Suns predictions, picks

Justin Martinez: OKC 118, Phoenix 108

Phoenix is playing well to start this season, but it’s still a ways away from being on OKC’s level. It isn’t as good defensively, and it’ll be without two of its better defenders in Grayson Allen and Ryan Dunn. It isn’t as good offensively either, and it’ll be without Jalen Green. Meanwhile, OKC just got even better on both ends of the floor with the announcement of Jalen Williams’ return. I’m going with the Thunder at home.

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Thunder vs Suns betting odds

Odds via BetMGM as of Friday, Nov. 28

Odds: Thunder by 15.5Over/under: 228.5Moneyline: OKC -1400 | Phoenix +800

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Thunder vs Suns injury updatesThunder: Isaiah Hartenstein (right ankle soreness) is out. Thomas Sorber (ACL surgery recovery) is out. Nikola Topić (surgery recovery) is out. Aaron Wiggins (left adductor strain) is out.Suns: Grayson Allen (right quadriceps contusion) is out. Ryan Dunn (right wrist sprain) is out. Jalen Green (right hamstring strain) is out.

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