Oklahoma City Thunder

The Oklahoma City Thunder could not have dreamed up of a better start to their title defense in the 2026 NBA playoffs. Heavily favored against the shorthanded Phoenix Suns, the Thunder scarcely made any mistakes on their way to completing a 4-0 series sweep after claiming a 131-122 victory over the Suns on Monday night […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder complete sweep on Suns in Game 4 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Oklahoma City’s first-round dominance in the NBA playoffs continues. Oklahoma City is 12-0 in the first round over the past three years. “It's a really good feeling," guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander said of the sweep.

This was never much of a series. It turned into a statement. The Thunder completed a clean sweep of the Suns, finishing it off with a 131-122 win in Game 4 and moving on without much resistance. Four games. Four wins. All by double digits. That’s not just taking care of business. That’s domination. Under […] The post Thunder still have yet to lose first-round game under Mark Daigneault appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Oklahoma City Thunder swept the Phoenix Suns following their 131-122 win on Monday night. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander lead the Thunder with 31 points on 10-of-17 shooting from the field. Chet Holmgren added 24 points, with Ajay Mitchell added 22 points. The Thunder also shot 17-of-34 from the three-point line. Devin Booker lead the Suns with 24 points, with Dillon Brooks and Jalen Green adding 23 points each. The Thunder now have a 12-0 record in the first round over the past three seasons. T...

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Even before the Thunder could make it out of the first round, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was already making preparations for his potential opponents in the next.

The 2025-26 season is officially over for the Phoenix Suns. On Monday night, the Suns became the first of 16 teams that qualified for the playoffs to bow out of championship contention, as the Oklahoma City Thunder completed the four-game series sweep with a 131-122 victory on Monday night in Game 4. This Suns team […] The post Suns fans aren’t even mad after Thunder sweep appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Suns were a pleasant surprise this season, but they were no match for the reigning champion Thunder in the playoffs

The Oklahoma City Thunder are the first team, as expected, to book their ticket into the second round after a dominant Game 4 victory over the Phoenix Suns.

The OKC Thunder have done the best job in the postseason so far after eliminating the Phoenix Suns in four games as they prepare for a second-round matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers or Houston Rockets.

The Thunder — who have a 12-0 record in the first round over the last three seasons — will face the winner of the Lakers-Rockets series in the Western Conference semifinals.

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All season long, the Phoenix Suns have been exceeding expectations. Many expected them to fall off in the aftermath of trading Kevin Durant away, but the Suns, instead of rolling over, have embraced their identity of pacey yet gritty basketball after bringing in a culture-setter in Dillon Brooks to complement their Devin Booker-led core. However, […] The post Devin Booker’s quiet 1st half vs. Thunder has Suns fans fearing a sweep appeared first on ClutchPoints.

PHOENIX — Phoenix Mercury star Kahleah Copper made a surprise cameo at the Phoenix Suns Game 4 playoff matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder, showcasing continuing interleague support. Mercury guard Kahleah Copper (2) makes a layup against the Liberty during a game at PHX Arena in Phoenix, on June 27, 2025.

The Thunder were able to win Game 3 handily against the Suns, despite missing Jalen Williams, thanks to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and his superpower: inevitable consistency, Joe Mussatto writes for The Oklahoman. He finished the game with 42 points, a playoff career-high, along with eight assists, and did it the same way he always does: hitting […]

PHOENIX — Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell scored 15 points in his first playoff career start in Game 3 against the Phoenix Suns, finishing 5-of-20 from the floor, which triggered an honest response from coach Mark Daigneault. The Thunder’s flowing offense gives its players free range to be aggressive, which encourages guys to improvise. […] The post Mark Daigneault honest admission on Ajay Mitchell’s 20 attempts before Thunder’s Game 4 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Phoenix Suns host the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night, as the visitors are aiming to close out the series with a sweep.

The Western Conference First Round reaches a tipping point in Arizona this Monday, April 27, as the Oklahoma City Thunder look to complete a series sweep against the Phoenix Suns. Following a dominant 121-109 victory on Saturday, the top-seeded Thunder (3-0) have the Suns on the brink of elimination. For Phoenix, tonight is purely about pride and survival as they attempt to avoid a second consecutive first-round sweep at home in Footprint Center. Catch the potential series-clincher live on Pe...

The Phoenix Suns will attempt to avoid a first-round sweep at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday. They’ll remain without starting center Mark Williams for the Game 4 matchup. The Suns ruled Williams out for his third straight game due to a third metatarsal stress reaction in his left foot. Williams was […] The post Is Suns’ Mark Williams returning from foot injury with season on line in Game 4 vs. Thunder? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

PHOENIX — After Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault commended Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for his playoff career-high 42 points in a 121-109 victory in Game 3 against the Phoenix Suns, he addressed his team’s philosophy over the years. Ahead of Game 4, where the Thunder can close out its best-of-7 series with a 4-0 sweep, […] The post Mark Daigneault bluntly states Thunder’s philosophy that led to 3-0 lead vs. Suns appeared first on ClutchPoints.