How to live stream Thunder vs Suns: NBA Playoffs, TV channel

The Oklahoma City Thunder begin their playoff run Sunday against the Phoenix Suns in Game 1 of a West first-round series featuring the top seed versus a battle-tested play-in survivor.

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How to Watch Thunder vs Suns

• When: Sunday, April 19, 2026
• Time: 3:30 PM ET
• TV Channel: ABC
• Live Stream: Fubo (try for free)

Game 1 is set for Sunday in Oklahoma City with the Thunder hosting at Paycom Center.

Oklahoma City enters as the No. 1 seed after a 64–18 regular season, the best record in the NBA, while Phoenix secured the No. 8 seed by defeating Golden State in the play-in to clinch this matchup. The Thunder also held a 3–2 edge in the regular-season series, reinforcing their status as favorites heading into the opener.

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This series opens with a clear contrast in profile. Oklahoma City has been the league’s most consistent team, led by MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (31.1 PPG) and a deep, efficient roster on both ends of the floor. Phoenix, meanwhile, enters with momentum after its play-in win, powered by Devin Booker (26.1 PPG) and a roster capable of explosive scoring stretches. The quick turnaround, less than 48 hours after the play-in, adds another challenge for the Suns as they face a rested Thunder team at home.