The Oklahoma City Thunder secured a dominant 111-96 victory over the Houston Rockets in the NBA Cup semifinals, earning their spot in the championship game against the Milwaukee Bucks in Las Vegas.
OKC pulled away in the second half, delivering a statement win as they claimed the Western Conference side of the bracket.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 32 points, showcasing his leadership in a high-pressure game.
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Isaiah Hartenstein added 21 points, while Jalen Williams scored 20, and Lu Dort chipped in 19 as OKC’s balanced offense overwhelmed Houston.
The Rockets had six players score in double figures, with Amen Thompson leading the way with 19 points, but they couldn’t match the Thunder’s firepower in the second half.
Oklahoma City now looks ahead to the NBA Cup Finals, where the Thunder will face Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks in a battle for the league’s in-season championship.
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