The Oklahoma City Thunder face the Phoenix Suns in Game 2 of the NBA Playoffs on April 22. The Thunder dominated Game 1 with a 119-84 victory, led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 25 points.
Key points
Thunder won Game 1 119-84
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 25 points
Chet Holmgren added 16 points and 7 rebounds
Thunder's defense held Suns to 35% shooting
Game 2 is on April 22
Oklahoma City ThunderPhoenix SunsShai Gilgeous-AlexanderChet Holmgren
Thunder vs. Suns – Game 2 NBA Playoffs – predictions: Odds, recent stats, trends and best bets for April 22
The Oklahoma City Thunder continue the defense of their title tonight as their first-round series continues against the Phoenix Suns at Paycom Center.
The questions for Phoenix is…how can they win even tonight’s game?
Lets start with a review of Game 1. The MVP, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander poured in 25 and the Thunder’s defense limited Phoenix to 35% shooting in a dominant 119-84 victory over the weekend. Chet Holmgren added 16 points and seven boards as everyone played and everyone except Nikola Topic scored for OKC. No starter for the Thunder played more than 29 minutes. Just something to note as Oklahoma City moves on in the postseason and faces teams undoubtedly battling fatigue due to long and intense series in earlier rounds.
More than likely still reeling from being blown out in the series opener, the Suns have to find a way to steal a win on the road. Phoenix will need a massive turnaround from their offense, which struggled immensely to find rhythm. Devin Booker scored 23 points including 2-5 from deep in the loss but even an outsized monster-scoring night from the All-Star alone will not cut it. The Suns must improve their execution on offense which MUST lead to Dillon Brooks and Jalen Green getting more involved in the scoring column. The two combined for 35 points in Game 1 but took 38 shots to get there. Gotta be better there and also on the glass. OKC outrebounded Phoenix 17-8 on the offensive end. With (foot) not expected back for the Suns, gotta find a way. Gotta be better.
Q&A
What were the results of Game 1 between the Thunder and Suns?
The Thunder won Game 1 against the Suns with a score of 119-84.
Who were the standout players in Game 1 of the Thunder vs. Suns series?
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 25 points, while Chet Holmgren contributed 16 points and seven rebounds.
What are the predictions for Game 2 of the Thunder vs. Suns playoff series?
Predictions for Game 2 focus on the Thunder's strong defense and the Suns' need to improve their shooting percentage.
How did the Thunder's defense perform in Game 1 against the Suns?
The Thunder's defense limited the Suns to just 35% shooting in Game 1.
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Lets take a closer look at tonight’s matchup and take into consideration lineups, injuries, and other factors affecting the line and total.
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Game Details and How to Watch Live: Thunder vs. Suns
Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Time: 9:30PM EST
Site: Paycom Center
City: Oklahoma City, OK
Network/Streaming: ESPN
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Game Odds: Thunder vs. Suns
The latest odds as of Wednesday courtesy ofDraftKings:
Moneyline: Oklahoma City Thunder (-2100), Phoenix Suns (+1100)
Spread: Thunder -17.5
Total: 215.5 points
This game opened Thunder -19.5 with the Game Total set at 212.5.
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Mark Williams (foot) is questionable for tonight’s game
Grayson Allen (hamstring) is questionable for tonight’s game
Jordan Goodwin (calf) is questionable for tonight’s game
Important stats, trends and insights: Thunder vs. Suns
The Thunder are 35-7 at home this season
The Suns are 20-22 on the road this season
The Suns are 47-35-3 ATS this season
OKC is 40-42-1 ATS this season
The OVER has cashed in 44 of the Thunder’s 83 games this season (44-39)
The OVER has cashed in 38 of the Suns’ 85 games this season (38-47)
OKC is 7-3 ATS in their last ten games against Phoenix
Devin Booker is averaging 27.9 points in the playoffs in his career
Over the course of the Suns’ two Play-In games and Game 1 vs. OKC, Dillon Brooks is averaging 17 points per game
Last postseason, Shea Gilgeous-Alexander averaged 29.9 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 6.5 assists per game
Chet Holmgren had 2 blocks in Game 1
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