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NBA Cup 2025: Thunder post NBA's biggest blowout of the season with 49-point win over Suns
- OKC Thunder defeated the Phoenix Suns by a large margin in the NBA Cup game, showcasing a dominant team performance.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren each scored 28 points to lead the Thunder.
- Devin Booker was out due to a groin strain, impacting the Suns’ lineup.
- OKC held a double-digit lead by early in the second quarter and widened it steadily.
- The game marked the largest margin of victory this season for the NBA so far.
- The Thunder improved to 24-1 and extended their winning streak to 16 games.
- OKC joined a historical group as the second team to start a season 24-1 or better.
- The game content included discussion of pay and awards tied to the NBA Cup semifinals and finals.
- The Suns were not at full strength, missing Devin Booker for the matchup.
- The game took place at the Paycom Center, with Oklahoma City managing the pace and scoring run.
- The report describes a 'barbaric show of force' by the Thunder reserves in the fourth quarter.
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