With two spots in the NBA Cup semifinals clinched Tuesday, Western Conference teams in the quarterfinals were on the clock Wednesday.

The defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder hosted the Phoenix Suns in the first matchup before the San Antonio Spurs visited the Los Angeles Lakers .

Oklahoma City cruised to a dominant 138-89 victory, punching its ticket to Las Vegas. The victory marked the Thunder's 16th straight of the season, their longest win streak in franchise history. They also boast a 24-1 record, tying the 2015-16 Golden State Warriors with the best 25-game start in NBA history.

Reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led Oklahoma City with 28 points, and center Chet Holmgren put up 24 points and eight rebounds. Gilgeous-Alexander finished with a whopping plus

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