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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder get dynastic NBA Playoffs feat after Suns sweep
TL;DR
The Oklahoma City Thunder swept the Phoenix Suns 131-122, advancing to the second round of the NBA Playoffs. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the team with 31 points, marking a historic 12-0 win streak in the first round over the past three years.
Key points
- Oklahoma City Thunder swept the Phoenix Suns 131-122
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points
- Thunder are 12-0 in NBA Playoffs first round over three years
- Previous sweeps were against New Orleans Pelicans and Memphis Grizzlies
- Gilgeous-Alexander also had eight assists in the game
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To no one's surprise, the Oklahoma City Thunder are marching straight to second round of the NBA Playoffs. They capped off their series sweep of the Phoenix Suns with an insane 131-122 win. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander obviously led the way against the Devin Booker-led squad but that was not the best thing they achieved. The squad notched a win streak that could mean the start of a dynasty.
Thunder get historic NBA Playoffs win streak to signal a dynasty
With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in the lineup, the Thunder are now 12-0 in the NBA Playoffs first round, per NBA on NBC. This means that they have swept all the teams they faced in the first round in the past three years. Which teams did they face in that span? It was the New Orleans Pelicans in 2024. the Memphis Grizzlies in 2025, and the Suns are the latest additions for 2026.
Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points by knocking down 10 of his 17 field goal attempts against a Suns defense led by Dillon Brooks. He also ran the Thunder offense well and distributed the ball to get eight assists. To cap this NBA Playoffs series off, he record two rebounds and a block.
Q&A
What teams did the Thunder sweep in the NBA Playoffs first round?
The Thunder swept the New Orleans Pelicans in 2024, the Memphis Grizzlies in 2025, and the Phoenix Suns in 2026.
How many points did Shai Gilgeous-Alexander score against the Suns?
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points in the game against the Suns.
What does the Thunder's 12-0 record in the first round signify?
The Thunder's 12-0 record in the first round signifies a potential dynasty, as they have swept all their first-round opponents over the past three years.
