Shai Gilgeous-Alexander loves the rest the Thunder will get after sweeping the Suns

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The Oklahoma City Thunder are now in the Western Conference Semifinals after a dominant sweep against the Phoenix Suns. It was one of the most impressive results for any team in the Playoffs, as they did not give the Suns a chance to build any momentum.

Now, the Thunder will be waiting for the winner of the series between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Houston Rockets. Moving forward, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder will be enjoying their rest and preparing for their upcoming opponents.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander appreciates how the Thunder will get valuable rest after the sweep

The Thunder are one of the strongest teams in the league once again. They are defensive monsters, as they can put out lineups that have no weak defenders. With players like Chet Holmgren, Lu Dort, and Alex Caruso regularly getting minutes, it is extremely hard to score against this team.

When playing against the Thunder, they are usually playing with energy that is hard to match. That typically requires a lot of energy, so playing only four games in a postseason series matters because the Thunder's players can take some valuable time to rest.

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