The Phoenix Suns face the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Cup quarterfinals on Dec. 10.

Devin Booker and Jalen Green are both out with injuries heading into Friday's showdown at Houston.

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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 Cup.

The Phoenix Suns slide across major NBA power rankings after a tough week, though a statement win over the Lakers hints at momentum shifting back their way.

All-NBA swingman Jalen Wiliams returns after recovering from offseason wrist surgery, making his season debut in the Emirates NBA Cup.

The Suns led by as many as 25 points in the first half. The Kings (5-14) pulled within eight points in the third quarter and fourth quarter, but Phoenix answered their latest surge with an 8-0 run to take a 102-86 lead with 5:53 left in the game.

Jordan Ott is the fourth head coach in four seasons for the Phoenix Suns. Ott has led the Suns to a winning start in his first year as head coach.

Rockets All-Star Alperen Sengun was a late scratch ahead of facing the Suns due to an illness, with Steven Adams expected to start in his place.