Reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 28 points in 27 minutes and watched the final 15-plus minutes of the blowout from the comfort of the bench. But not before he turned in an incredibly meme-worthy reaction to Suns guard Grayson Allen commiting a flagrant foul.

Both the Oklahoma City Thunder and Phoenix Suns may be without multiple key players in Wednesday night's NBA Cup quarterfinals matchup.

What they are doing is historic. In addition, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is having one of the best individual seasons ever. He is scoring at a rate akin to Wilt Chamberlain. It’s safe to say that another regular-season MVP award is already in the bag for the young superstar.

While recognizing he may be turning heads, Steve Nash does have a point when comparing the Thunder MVP to His Airness.

Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is back for the NBA Cup quarterfinal. The team is near full strength. Phoenix Suns face challenges

The Oklahoma City Thunder may be without two of their star players in Wednesday night's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder continued their historic start to the 2025-26 season with a lopsided 138-89 win over the Phoenix Suns in the NBA Cup quarterfinals.

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