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The Pistons have been one of the biggest surprises in the NBA, posting a 15-4 record. That’s the best mark in the Eastern Conference, but Miami isn’t far behind in third. The Heat have a 13-6 record while sitting second in points scored.

Suns All-Star Devin Booker used the defending champion Thunder as a measuring stick to guage just how far his team has grown throughout the first month of the regular season. When the Suns traded Kevin Durant to the Rockets, many assumed 2025-26 would be the beginning of another rebuilding season.

The Phoenix Suns fell to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Friday's 123-119 loss, finishing at 3-1 in NBA Cup group play but failing to clinch the top spot as OKC went 4-0. Though the Thunder led by as much as 14 in the second half, the Suns kept things tight and took Oklahoma City down to the wire.

The Nuggets have also listed Bruce Brown as questionable due to a due to a knee injury and he is also in danger of missing his first game of the season. Aaron Gordon, Christian Braun and Julian Stawther have all been ruled out for Saturday’s contest as they continue to be sidelined while recovering from injuries.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 37 points and eight assists and the Oklahoma City Thunder held on to beat the Phoenix Suns 123-119 on Friday night to reach the knockout round of the NBA

Guard Grayson Allen has been upgraded from out to doubtful for the Suns' NBA Cup game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday.

Devin Booker highlights the steep challenge ahead as the Phoenix Suns prepare for their high-stakes NBA Cup clash vs. Oklahoma City Thunder.

Suns guard Collin Gillespie had career highs with 24 points and six 3-pointers to lead six players in double figures against the Thunder. He added four assists and three rebounds but had four turnovers.