Thunder Dominance
Thunder and Spurs advance to NBA Cup semifinals
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The Oklahoma City Thunder dominated the Phoenix Suns by 49 points to match the best 25-game start in NBA history, while the San Antonio Spurs upset the Los Angeles Lakers behind Stephon Castle's 30-point performance. In the East, the New York Knicks and Orlando Magic secured their spots with wins over the Toronto Raptors and Miami Heat, respectively. The semifinals are set for Saturday in Las Vegas.
The Detroit Pistons have surged into the elite tier of NBA power rankings following a nine-game winning streak, joining Oklahoma City and Denver at the top. Golden State and Toronto also made significant jumps amid a week of notable team performances and injuries. Analysts highlight the Pistons' resilience despite missing key players like Cade Cunningham in recent victories.