Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and OKC defeat Phoenix in Wednesday’s Emirates NBA Cup quarterfinals doubleheader on Prime.
Enjoy the best of Wednesday’s Emirates NBA Cup West quarterfinal action with the NBA.com live blog, featuring all of the meaningful moments, performances, observations, news, notes and highlights.
What we know about Wednesday night’s games:
The Thunder dominated the Suns 138-89 en route to tying the 2015-16 Golden State Warriors for the best 25-game start in NBA history at 24-1.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (28 pts) scored 20+ for the 96th consecutive game. He trails only Wilt Chamberlain (126 games) for the longest such streak in league history.
The Spurs defeated the Lakers 132-119, as Stephon Castle (30 pts) led seven San Antonio players in double figures.
12:38 AM / DECEMBER 10, 2025
Spurs headed to the Emirates NBA Cup semifinals
San Antonio defeated Los Angeles 132-119, as seven Spurs put up double figures, led by Stephon Castle (30 pts on 10-of-14 shooting).
CASTLE TAKEOVER PUNCHES SPURS TICKET TO VEGAS 🏆
30 points
10 rebounds
6 assists
10-14 shooting@StephonCastle and the @spurs will face OKC on Saturday at 9pm/et on Prime! pic.twitter.com/V2r5PEmnfB
— NBA (@NBA) December 11, 2025
“We all just want to win. We don’t care who does it — we just want to get it done,” said Castle. “It’s going to be tough (against the Thunder)… At the end of the day, we have supreme confidence in ourselves.”
Luka Dončić put up 35 to lead Los Angeles. Marcus Smart had 26 points, including eight threes, and rallied the Lakers to cut it to eight with 3:54 to go in the fourth.
But the Spurs ended the game on an 8-2 run, sending them to Las Vegas to compete for the NBA Cup.
“I think the sky’s the limit,” said De’Aaron Fox. “I think the sky’s the limit for this group.”
San Antonio’s bench put up 48 points, compared to 31 for Los Angeles.
LeBron James added 19 points, 15 rebounds, 8 assists and 3 blocks for the Lakers in a losing effort.
12:04 AM / DECEMBER 10, 2025
San Antonio looking toward Vegas
104-87 Spurs after three quarters in Los Angeles. Luka Dončić (31 pts) is doing his thing, aided by Marcus Smart (9 in the third).
But the Spurs have six scorers in double figures, led by Stephon Castle (18 pts, 6 rebounds, 5 ast).
Kornet handoff.
Kornet pick.
Harper draws 2.
Kornet rolls.
Harper attacks.
Kornet re-screens.
Harper finishes.
Kornet draws the foul.
SPECIAL 2-MAN GAME 💯 pic.twitter.com/UBrNFLk5bt
— NBA (@NBA) December 11, 2025
11:53 PM / DECEMBER 10, 2025
Spurs opening up a lead in the third
89-73 with 4:29 to go in the third quarter.
Swift, sly and smooth.
De’Aaron Fox in his bag.
Tap to watch on Prime: https://t.co/7Xzi9OenaC pic.twitter.com/CJQuWjQR6W
— NBA (@NBA) December 11, 2025
11:19 PM / DECEMBER 10, 2025
Luka’s going off, but the Spurs are leading
24 points for Dončić at the half, but the Spurs are up 70-58 on Prime.
20 first-half points for Luka and counting 🔥
🏆 winner advances to Semifinals vs. OKC
Watch here: https://t.co/7Xzi9OenaC pic.twitter.com/O4f9cvULnW
— NBA (@NBA) December 11, 2025
Harrison Barnes and Keldon Johnson both have 13 points for San Antonio. The Spurs have benefited from 29 bench points so far.
Dylan Harper attracts multiple eyes before feeding Harrison Barnes 👀 pic.twitter.com/rF4Js2v9jt
— NBA Philippines (@NBA_Philippines) December 11, 2025
Also, LeBron James can still fly.
“OHHHH LEBRON JAMES… A FEROCIOUS FLUSH!”
ABSOLUTE POSTER.
And the block on the other end… tap to watch on Prime: https://t.co/7Xzi9OenaC pic.twitter.com/irV3nS4lEZ
— NBA (@NBA) December 11, 2025
10:41 PM / DECEMBER 10, 2025
Spurs up after one
39-30. Keldon Johnson (13 pts, 5 reb) has been rocking so far, as has Stephon Castle (7 pts).
13 POINTS.
5 MINUTES PLAYED.
WHAT A QUARTER for Keldon Johnson!
🏆 Winner of SAS/LAL faces OKC in Semifinals in Vegas… watch here: https://t.co/7Xzi9OenaC pic.twitter.com/oVTcGWQsIN
— NBA (@NBA) December 11, 2025
7 quick for Stephon Castle!
SAS/LAL on Prime… winner faces OKC in Semifinals in Vegas 🏆 pic.twitter.com/WAdmSpHtJ2
— NBA (@NBA) December 11, 2025
10:36 PM / DECEMBER 10, 2025
Luka firing away
The Don has 11 points so far on Prime.
LOGO LUKA 🎯
The all-time @emirates NBA Cup PPG leader is doing his thing! pic.twitter.com/FvVUfLz1Ef
— NBA (@NBA) December 11, 2025
10:17 PM / DECEMBER 10, 2025
Spurs-Lakers underway on Prime
GAMETIME in LA!
Winner of Lakers/Spurs advances to Vegas to face OKC! pic.twitter.com/GuXuUEvC9p
— NBA (@NBA) December 11, 2025
9:49 PM / DECEMBER 10, 2025
Oh my, Oklahoma City
THUNDER IMPROVE TO 24-1 BEHIND SHAI & CHET’S BIG NIGHT 🚨
🏆 28p/8a/2s on 11-15 FGM for @shaiglalex
🏆 24p/8r/3b on 9-13 FGM for @ChetHolmgren
OKC is headed to Vegas for the 2nd-straight year! pic.twitter.com/kCthv4kTZ6
— NBA (@NBA) December 11, 2025
Thunder win 138-89 in a thoroughly dominant effort on Prime, posting the largest margin of victory in the league this season. They led by as many as 53 during the contest.
“We hold ourselves to a high standard,” said Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. “No matter where we’re at today, we want to be better tomorrow.”
Oklahoma City moves on to the semifinal in Las Vegas.
Last year, they were unable to take home the NBA Cup, falling to the Milwaukee Bucks in the final.
They’re one step closer to another chance.
9:29 PM / DECEMBER 10, 2025
Spurs-Lakers up next
Stick around for our second contest of the evening, coming up after Suns-Thunder on Prime.
TOP @emirates NBA CUP SCORERS SHOWDOWN 🏆
Luka: 32.6 PPG (most in Cup history)
Fox: 31.6 PPG (3rd-most in Cup history)
LAKERS-SPURS battle for a trip to Vegas at 10pm/et on Prime!
(music by @unitedmasters) https://t.co/lat0r5J52V
— NBA (@NBA) December 11, 2025
9:23 PM / DECEMBER 10, 2025
The Thunder are booming
110-72 Oklahoma City after three quarters. It’s a party in the Paycom Center.
28 for Shai on 11-15 shooting.
24 for Chet on 9-13 shooting.
OKC’s stars leading the way as they seek a 24-1 start to their season 🤯 pic.twitter.com/jnSxcskVyy
— NBA (@NBA) December 11, 2025
Dillon Brooks (16 pts) is doing what he can for Phoenix. He’s -47, though.
Barring a miraculous comeback, we can settle in and enjoy the greatness of this Thunder squad.
9:10 PM / DECEMBER 10, 2025
History on the march
20 points in 96 straight games.
SHAI. IS. A. MACHINE.
OKC seeks the @emirates NBA Cup semis and 16 straight wins… watch here: https://t.co/hC2YRCu46J pic.twitter.com/kI6OXrmbnN
— NBA (@NBA) December 11, 2025
Shai now only trails Wilt Chamberlain (126 games in 1961-62) for the longest 20+ point scoring streak in NBA history.
8:37 PM / DECEMBER 10, 2025
“The champions, looking better than ever”
Said Kevin Harlan, as the Thunder ended the half on a 20-6 run to take a 74-48 lead.
They have 15 assists on 26 field goals, knocking down 13-of-19 three-pointers.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is cruising with 17 points and six assists, hoping to extend his 20+ point scoring streak to 96 games.
They’ve made it look easy so far. Can Phoenix rally? A trip to Vegas is on the line.
8:00 PM / DECEMBER 10, 2025
Thunder have it rolling early
Oklahoma City is a well-oiled machine. Every player knows their role by heart, and they don’t stop executing. With that sort of cohesion, a team can achieve great things — like an NBA Championship followed by a 24-1 start to the season.
Back-to-back Chet triples!
OKC coming out hot seeking their 16th straight win & a trip to Vegas 🏆
PHX/OKC • Live on Prime pic.twitter.com/1Mg6kqLXsi
— NBA (@NBA) December 11, 2025
It’s 38-23 Thunder after the first quarter on Prime.
OKC’s shooting 61 percent from the field, including 5-of-8 from three-point range, compared to 36 percent for the Suns.
Five Thunder have 5+ points, led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with 9. Grayson Allen has 8 to lead Phoenix.
7:30 PM / DECEMBER 10, 2025
Suns-Thunder underway on Prime
Oklahoma City’s run out to a 11-2 lead, led by Cason Wallace (5 pts) and SGA (4 pts).
Collin Gillespie’s ability to find a matchup to attack will be crucial for Phoenix tonight with Devin Booker out. He’ll have a tough time — Wallace, SGA and Jalen Williams are all tough perimeter defenders.
Cason Wallace opens in Cason Wallace fashion!
Steal & score to start OKC/PHX @emirates NBA Cup quarterfinals on Prime 🔥 pic.twitter.com/LG3BlLYuAM
— NBA (@NBA) December 11, 2025
6:30 PM / DECEMBER 10, 2025
The King’s in action tonight
The King put on his crown after a clutch performance in the Lakers most recent win 👑
Tonight, he and LAL look to secure their place in Vegas for the @emirates NBA Cup Semifinals.
Spurs/Lakers | 10pm/et | Quarterfinals on Prime pic.twitter.com/OMifQ33Fl0
— NBA (@NBA) December 10, 2025
LeBron James is averaging 16.1 ppg, 4.7 reb and 7.6 ast over the seven games he’s played since returning from sciatica, dipping under 20 ppg for the first time in his career.
While his skills have diminished with age, his assists per game are above his career average of 7.4, and he can still get buckets when the moment demands it, as he did in a 112-108 win over Philadelphia Sunday.
The King is seeking his second career NBA Cup. There’s a national stage to shine on tonight.
Will the King prove pivotal on Prime?
5:00 PM / DECEMBER 10, 2025
Welcome to the Emirates NBA Cup West quarterfinals
Luka Dončić and the Los Angeles Lakers face Stephon Castle and the San Antonio Spurs in the second half of our Emirates NBA Cup quarterfinals doubleheader on Prime.
It’s a two-pack of Western Conference confrontations tonight on Prime, as the Phoenix Suns take on the Oklahoma City Thunder (7:30 ET) and the San Antonio Spurs visit the Los Angeles Lakers (10 ET).
The Thunder are on a 15-game winning streak — the longest in franchise history — on their way to a special 23-1 start. Only one team has gotten to 24-1 in NBA history — the 2015-16 Golden State Warriors. Oklahoma City can match them tonight.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, second in the latest Kia NBA MVP ladder, is having another sterling season, building on his MVP form from last season.
SGA’s shooting better from the field (55.8 percent vs. 51.1 percent last season) while matching his scoring (32.8 ppg vs. 32.7) and knocking down 44.8 percent of his three-point looks — easily a career-high.
He’ll go up against Dillon Brooks (career-high 22.1 ppg), Collin Gillespie (13.6 ppg) and center Mark Williams, who’s 9-foot-9 standing reach makes him an obstacle around the rim. Williams has posted a career-best 109.3 defensive rating this season.
The Thunder earned a 123-119 win over the Suns Nov. 28 in the group stage of the Emirates NBA Cup. Shai had 37 in that game, including 15 in the final seven minutes of the fourth quarter, to take the contest.
Will history repeat itself tonight?
In the nightcap, De’Aaron Fox (24.3 ppg, 6.5 ast) and the San Antonio Spurs face Luka Dončić (35.0 ppg, 9.2 reb, 9.1 ast) and the Los Angeles Lakers.
The Spurs are the second-most common opponent of Luka’s career, and have held him to a 55.0 true shooting percentage — fourth-best for any defense.
Stephon Castle defended Dončić for 8:07 minutes in their last matchup — a 118-116 Lakers win on Nov. 5 — holding him to seven points on 20 percent shooting.
Can Luka be limited?
Tune in to Prime tonight to find out, as we play winner-take-all-basketball with a trip to Las Vegas on the line.