Shai Gilgeous-Alexander showcased his scoring prowess, netting 20 of his 32 points in the second half, leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 111-96 victory over the Houston Rockets. This win propelled the Thunder into the NBA Cup championship, where they will face the Milwaukee Bucks.

Isaiah Hartenstein also contributed significantly with 21 points, while Jalen Williams and Luguentz Dort added 20 and 19 points, respectively. The Thunder's second-half performance was key, scoring 70 points to secure the win.