Photos: Best images from Thunder's 135-103 loss to Suns

Q: What was the final score of the Thunder vs Suns game on April 12, 2026?

The final score was 135-103 in favor of the Phoenix Suns.

Q: Who were the top scorers for the Thunder in their loss to the Suns?

Branden Carlson led the Thunder with 26 points, followed by Payton Sandfort with 23 points.

Q: Did the Thunder and Suns have any playoff implications in their April 12, 2026 game?

No, both teams had already secured their playoff positions, making the game inconsequential.

Q: What notable performances occurred in the Thunder vs Suns game?

Nikola Topic had 18 points and 14 assists, while Jamaree Bouyea scored 27 points and provided nine assists for the Suns.

Apr 12, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Branden Carlson (15) shoots a three point basket over Phoenix Suns guard Jamaree Bouyea (17) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

The Oklahoma City Thunder finished their 2025-26 regular season with a 135-103 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Sunday. The inconsequential matchup was played out of necessity as both teams had their seeding locked up.

Nikola Topic had 18 points and 14 assists. Branden Carlson had 26 points and 10 rebounds. Payton Sandfort finished with 23 points off the bench. Kenrich Williams tallied 13 points, nine rebounds and eight assists.

Jamaree Bouyea finished with 27 points and nine assists. Ryan Dunn had 20 points and 11 rebounds. Koby Brea tallied 20 points and five rebounds. Khaman Maluach finished with 18 points and 14 rebounds.

Let's look at some of the best photos from the Thunder's 32-point loss to the Suns:

Apr 12, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain (3) goes up for a basket between Phoenix Suns center Khaman Maluach (10) and forward Rasheer Fleming (20) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Apr 12, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Payton Sandfort (14) shoots a three point basket against the Phoenix Suns during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Apr 12, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Nikola Topic (44) drives around Phoenix Suns guard Jamaree Bouyea (17) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Apr 12, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Nikola Topic (44) goes up for a basket beside Phoenix Suns guard Jamaree Bouyea (17) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Apr 12, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) leaps to save the ball from going out of bounds against the Phoenix Suns during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Apr 12, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Jamaree Bouyea (17) and Oklahoma City Thunder center Branden Carlson (15) reach for a loose ball during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Apr 12, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Nikola Topic (44) shoots a three point basket against the Phoenix Suns during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Apr 12, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Phoenix Suns head coach Jordan Ott gestures to his team during a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Apr 12, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Kenrich Williams (34) goes up for a basket against the Phoenix Suns during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Apr 12, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Payton Sandfort (14) drives to the basket against the Phoenix Suns during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Apr 12, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault shakes Phoenix Suns head coach Jordan Ott hand after their game at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Apr 12, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Brooks Barnhizer (23) drives to the basket between Phoenix Suns center Khaman Maluach (10) and guard Jamaree Bouyea (17) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Apr 12, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Brooks Barnhizer (23) reaches to save a loose ball in front of Phoenix Suns guard Jamaree Bouyea (17) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Apr 12, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Jamaree Bouyea (17) drives between Oklahoma City Thunder guard Nikola Topic (44) and forward Brooks Barnhizer (23) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Apr 12, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Ryan Dunn (0) high fives his team after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Apr 12, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Amir Coffey (2) drives around Oklahoma City Thunder guard Nikola Topic (44) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Apr 12, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Nikola Topic (44) goes up for a basket as Phoenix Suns center Khaman Maluach (10) defends during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Apr 12, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Brooks Barnhizer (23) and Phoenix Suns forward CJ Huntley (22) fight for a loose ball during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Apr 12, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault gestures to his team during a play against the Phoenix Suns in the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Apr 12, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Ryan Dunn (0) dunks against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Apr 12, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Oso Ighodaro (11) moves the ball around Oklahoma City Thunder center Branden Carlson (15) during the first half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Apr 12, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Nikola Topic (44) drives to the basket between Phoenix Suns guard Jamaree Bouyea (17) and center Khaman Maluach (10) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Apr 12, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Jamaree Bouyea (17) shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder forward Payton Sandfort (14) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Apr 12, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Jamaree Bouyea (17) dribbles between Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain (3) and guard Aaron Wiggins (21) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Apr 12, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Rasheer Fleming (20) drives between Oklahoma City Thunder guard Nikola Topic (44) and forward Brooks Barnhizer (23) during the first half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Apr 12, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Oso Ighodaro (11) goes up for a basket as Oklahoma City Thunder center Branden Carlson (15) defends during the first half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Apr 12, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Amir Coffey (2) drives to the basket as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Kenrich Williams (34) defends during the first half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Apr 12, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Amir Coffey (2) shoots as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) and guard Nikola Topic (44) defend the shot during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Apr 12, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) defends a play by Phoenix Suns forward Rasheer Fleming (20) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - APRIL 12: Payton Sandfort #14 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives to the basket around Amir Coffey #2 of the Phoenix Suns during the first half at Paycom Center on April 12, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by William Purnell/Getty Images)

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - APRIL 12: Kenrich Williams #34 of the Oklahoma City Thunder gets tripped up during the first half against the Phoenix Suns at Paycom Center on April 12, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by William Purnell/Getty Images)

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - APRIL 12: Jared McCain #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives to the basket around Ryan Dunn #0 of the Phoenix Suns during the first half at Paycom Center on April 12, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by William Purnell/Getty Images)

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - APRIL 12: Rasheer Fleming #20 of the Phoenix Suns drives between Nikola Topic #44 of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Kenrich Williams #34 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center on April 12, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by William Purnell/Getty Images)

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - APRIL 12: Nikola Topic #44 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives between CJ Huntley #22 of the Phoenix Suns and Rasheer Fleming #20 of the Phoenix Suns during the first half at Paycom Center on April 12, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by William Purnell/Getty Images)

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - APRIL 12: Aaron Wiggins #21 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives to the basket around Oso Ighodaro #11 of the Phoenix Suns during the first half at Paycom Center on April 12, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by William Purnell/Getty Images)

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - APRIL 12: Oso Ighodaro #11 of the Phoenix Suns shoots the ball over Branden Carlson #15 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center on April 12, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by William Purnell/Getty Images)

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - APRIL 12: Nikola Topic #44 of the Oklahoma City Thunder passes the ball during the first half against the Phoenix Suns at Paycom Center on April 12, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by William Purnell/Getty Images)

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - APRIL 12: Jamaree Bouyea #17 of the Phoenix Suns shoots the ball around Branden Carlson #15 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center on April 12, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by William Purnell/Getty Images)

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - APRIL 12: CJ Huntley #22 of the Phoenix Suns goes after a loose ball in front of Brooks Barnhizer #23 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center on April 12, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by William Purnell/Getty Images)

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - APRIL 12: General view of the entrance to the court prior to the game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Phoenix Suns at Paycom Center on April 12, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by William Purnell/Getty Images)

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - APRIL 12: Nikola Topic #44 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives to the basket around Ryan Dunn #0 of the Phoenix Suns during the first half at Paycom Center on April 12, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by William Purnell/Getty Images)

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