Phoenix Suns vs OKC Thunder Starting Lineups Tonight (Dec. 10) | 2025 NBA Cup Quarterfinals

The Phoenix Suns and OKC Thunder lock horns in a high-octane NBA Cup quarterfinal at the Paycom Center on Wednesday. The Suns and Thunder met in the group stage, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and his brigade eking out a narrow 123-119 win.

Phoenix suffered only one loss in the group stage, finishing with a 3-1 record. On the contrary, OKC remained unbeaten, winning all four games and flexing its might.

In terms of their regular-season records, the Suns sit in seventh place with a 14-10 record, while the Thunder's dominance is highlighted by their sizzling 23-1 start to the season.

Here are the starting lineups for both teams.

Phoenix Suns vs. OKC Thunder Starting Lineups Tonight (Dec. 10)

Phoenix Suns starting lineup

The Suns starting lineup could see one huge change as Devin Booker might make his comeback after missing two consecutive games. If he returns, Booker will share the backcourt with Grayson Allen, while his absence would keep Collin Gillespie in the starting five.

Dillon Brooks is playing the best basketball of his career on both ends. The Canadian forward will be on the wing with veteran Royce O'Neale. Mark Williams, who knocked down the first 3-pointer of his career in the previous game, will anchor the team's frontcourt from the center position.

Suns depth chart against the Thunder:

PG	Devin Booker*	Collin Gillespie	Jordan Goodwin
SG	Grayson Allen	Kobe Brea
SF	Dillon Brooks	Ryan Dunn	Nigel Hayes-Davis
PF	Royce O'Neale	Rasheer Fleming
C	Mark Williams	Oso Ighodaro	Nick Richards	Khaman Maluach	CJ Huntley

OKC Thunder starting lineup

The OKC Thunder will field their strongest starting lineup against the Suns. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Lu Dort are both cleared to play, while Alex Caruso will also return after missing four games.

Gilgeous-Alexander and Cason Wallace will be on the backcourt, while Jalen Williams and Lu Dort will be on the wings. Chet Holmgren will be the team's starting center.

Thunder depth chart against the Suns:

PG	Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
SG	Lu Dort	Ajay Mitchell	Alex Caruso
SF	Jalen Williams	Aaron Wiggins
PF	Cason Wallace	Jaylin Williams
C	Chet Holmgren	Kenrich Williams	Branden Carlson

Suns vs. Thunder injury reports

The Suns listed three players on the injury report after Tuesday's practice. Devin Booker is listed as questionable with a right groin strain, while Jalen Green (right hamstring strain) and Isaiah Livers (right hip strain) are both ruled out.

Meanwhile, the Thunder will be without Isaiah Joe, Isaiah Hartenstein, Nikola Topic and Thomas Sorber. Joe is out with a knee soreness, Hartenstein is recovering from a soleus strain, Topic is nursing a testicular surgery and Sorber is rehabilitating from a torn ACL.