Oklahoma City Thunder Face Phoenix Suns in NBA Cup

The Phoenix Suns will face the Oklahoma City Thunder in an NBA Cup group game on Friday, but both teams will be significantly undermanned due to injuries. The Suns will be without key players Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal, both suffering from calf strains, while Collin Gillespie has a fractured ankle; Grayson Allen and Jusuf Nurkic are listed as questionable. The Thunder also have a lengthy injury report, missing Chet Holmgren (hip fracture), Isaiah Hartenstein (hand fracture), and others. The Suns are looking to rebound after a blowout loss to the Sacramento Kings and will rely on less experienced players if Allen is unable to play. This matchup, initially anticipated as a clash between top teams, has lost much of its excitement due to the extensive injuries. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. CT.