NBA Summary

The Oklahoma City Thunder continued their impressive run, achieving a 24-1 record after a dominant 49-point victory over the Phoenix Suns in the NBA Cup quarterfinals, matching the historic 2015-16 Golden State Warriors' best start in NBA history.

The game saw Suns guard Grayson Allen ejected for shoving Thunder center Chet Holmgren, escalating tensions during the match. Meanwhile, the New York Knicks secured their spot in the NBA Cup semifinals with a convincing 117-101 win against the Toronto Raptors, marking their eighth victory in nine games.

In injury news, Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry, who has missed five games due to a bruised thigh, is expected to make his return on Friday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Additionally, Miami Heat guard Pelle Larsson will be sidelined for 1-2 weeks with a left ankle sprain, adding to the Heat's struggles as they have lost four straight games, now tied for the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference.

As the league approaches the trade season, discussions around the futures of stars like Anthony Davis and Giannis Antetokounmpo are heating up, with the Thunder remaining the championship favorites ahead of the Denver Nuggets and Houston Rockets, according to multiple reports.