The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Dallas Mavericks 118-104 to advance to the NBA Cup semifinals, outplaying Luka Dončić and stifling the Mavericks’ offense with their top defensive rating. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had a standout performance with 39 points, outshining Dončić, as the Thunder showcased their dominance as the West’s top seed. Despite missing Chet Holmgren, the Thunder are now two wins away from securing over $500,000 in NBA Cup prize money, moving closer to their ultimate goal.
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NBA Cup: Thunder advance to semifinals as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 39, Luka Dončić sputters
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