OKLAHOMA CITY – Until next time.

The Phoenix Suns fell short of stunning the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder , losing 123-119, on Nov. 28 before a sellout crowd of 18,203 at Paycom Center.

They won’t have to wait too long to see the NBA’s best team again.

The Suns (12-8) return next month to face the Thunder (19-1) in an NBA Cup quarterfinal game Dec. 10.

Oklahoma City earned the top seed in the West by clinching Group A with a 4-0 record with a plus-75, point differential, the league's highest in tournament group action. Need a news break? Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!

The Suns advanced as a wild card out of West Group A with a 3-1 record with a plus-31. The Memphis Grizzlies also finished 3-1 in West Group B, but they finished with

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