UPDATE: The Phoenix Suns have secured a decisive victory over the Sacramento Kings, winning 112-100 at Golden 1 Center on November 26, 2025. With this win, the Suns remain undefeated in the NBA Cup West Group A, improving to 3-0 in group play and setting the stage for a crucial showdown against the Oklahoma City Thunder this Friday.
The Suns will face the defending champions at 7:30 p.m. in OKC, with the top spot in West Group A on the line. Oklahoma City is also 3-0 in the group after a victory over Minnesota, making this matchup critical for playoff positioning.
The Suns, currently 11-7, showcased their strength by leading the Kings by as many as 25 points in the first half. Despite a valiant effort from Sacramento, which managed to close the gap to eight points in both the third and fourth quarters, Phoenix responded with an 8-0 run to regain control and secure the victory.
Key performances included Mark Williams and Collin Gillespie, both scoring 21 points, while Devin Booker contributed 19 points. The Suns’ depth shone through with Dillon Brooks adding 13 points and Jamaree Bouyea delivering 11 points off the bench.
The Kings, now 5-14, were led by Keegan Murray and Russell Westbrook, each scoring 19 points. However, they missed key players Domantas Sabonis and Dennis Schroder due to injuries.
Looking ahead, if the Suns defeat the Thunder, they will clinch the top position in the group and secure home-court advantage for the NBA Cup quarterfinals. If they lose, they still have a chance to qualify for the playoffs as a wild card, depending on their point differential compared to the Memphis Grizzlies and L.A. Clippers. The current point differentials are Suns (+35), Grizzlies (+14), and Clippers (-9).
Stay tuned for what is shaping up to be a thrilling encounter between the Suns and Thunder, with major playoff implications at stake.
