Alexander was stumped, halted bya Houston defense that reaps on creativity and would hate to see a shot fall on its account.  And so, the Thunder’s 111-96 win against the Rockets on Saturday night at T-Mobile Arena in the NBA Cup semifinals became as much a game of wit as it was brutality.

The Oklahoma City Thunder punched their ticket for Las Vegas with their 2024 NBA Cup quarterfinal win over the Dallas Mavericks. They will face the Houston Rockets in the semifinals on Saturday, Dec. 14. With four teams left, the league has paraded the semifinals like the special event it hopes to become for future generations.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are in Las Vegas for the NBA Cup semifinals after taking down the Dallas Mavericks back on their home floor. The knockout rounds provide high-level entertainment and a great atmosphere.