Phoenix Suns fans expressed frustration with a starter's performance during the first half of Game 2 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, highlighting mistakes made in the game.
Apr 17, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Oso Ighodaro (right) argues with Dillon Brooks against the Golden State Warriors during the second half in the play-in rounds of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
OKLAHOMA CITY â After the first half of Game 2 of the first round between the Phoenix Suns and the Oklahoma City Thunder, Suns fans reacted on social media to one Phoenix starter and certain mistakes made in the first half.
Apr 17, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix forward Ighodaro (right) argues with Dillon Brooks against the Golden State Warriors during the second half in the play-in rounds of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Game 2 didnât feel like a repeat; it felt like a response. The Suns matched intensity, contested everything, and turned the pace into a fight. Thatâs what made the spotlight on Oso Ighodaro impossible to ignore. This isnât about one missed rotation or a single blown assignment. Itâs about compounding moments. Filling in for the injured , Ighodaro had a clear assignment of protecting the rim and staying disciplined. Instead, the Thunder repeatedly targeted him in screening actions, forcing hesitation that cracked Phoenixâs structure.
Fans pointed out several errors made by a starter that contributed to their frustration during the first half.
The specific starter causing frustration among fans has not been named in the excerpt.
Fans took to social media to express their dissatisfaction with the performance of one starter in the first half.
The game is part of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs.
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Playoff basketball compresses time. Every possession feels heavier, and every mistake echoes louder. Fans didnât just react; they voiced their frustrations loudly on social media. Posts were also flooded with calls to play rookie center Khaman Maluach.
Apr 19, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives past Phoenix forward Ighodaro (11) in the second half during game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Coaches preach trust, but postseason basketball demands adaptability. Phoenix Suns HC Jordan Ott now faces a defining decision of doubling down on a young player learning in real time or pivoting to a lineup that steadies the moment. For Suns fans, the takeaway is clear as effort isnât enough without execution. For the Suns, the bigger picture looms as their playoff contention window could close fast if they go down 0-2 to the Thunder. Game 2 isnât just about tying a series. It was a test of how quickly a team can adjust when opportunity collides with urgency.
Apr 19, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) blocks a shot by Phoenix forward Ighodaro (11) in the second quarter during game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images