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Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green urges NBA refs to give his team a fair shake after blowout loss to the OKC Thunder in Game 1 of their first-round series.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander got candid about getting to the free-throw line after the OKC Thunder blew out the Phoenix Suns in Game 1 of their first-round series on Sunday. In the game, Gilgeous-Alexander shot 17 free throws, and 15 of them as the Thunder took control early and never looked back to beat the Suns, 119-84. […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Reveals True Feelings About Getting Free Throws appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Dillon Brooks sparked the moment with a four-point play and yelled toward the Thunder fans.
For any non-Thunder fans hoping the OKC storm has passed, there’s a lot of bad news heading your way. The storm is apparently just getting started. If there was any lingering doubt about whether the Oklahoma City Thunder possessed the stomach for a repeat, Sunday night at Paycom Center buried them under a mountain of […] The post Thunder’s Game 1 beatdown of Suns proves it’s the team to beat on repeat quest appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Phoenix Suns walked into Oklahoma City with a healthy amount of hope, star power, and postseason experience. They walked out of Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Playoffs with hard questions and a 35-point humiliation. What began as a competitive opening stretch quickly unraveled into a masterclass in defensive onslaught from the Thunder. The […] The post Suns most to blame for Game 1 loss to Thunder in 2026 NBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
It is back to the drawing board for Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns after they were obliterated by the Oklahoma City Thunder, 119-84, in Game 1 of their first-round matchup in the playoffs at Paycom Center. The eight-seeded Suns failed to recover after starting flat, possibly a sign of fatigue after going through the […] The post Suns’ Devin Booker outlines ‘recipe for disaster’ that led to blowout Game 1 loss to Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints.
A funny pre-game exchange went viral after Dillon Brooks was seen teasingly refusing to give Chet Holmgren the ball before the tip-off.
Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes his feelings known about shooting 17 free throws.
OKLAHOMA CITY — With only 33 regular-season games under his belt, Oklahoma City Thunder’s Jalen Williams is finding his stride at an ideal time, as All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander explained his importance to their postseason run. While Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault expects the Suns to be better in Game 2. Williams stuffed the stat sheet […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander honest take on Jalen Williams’ importance to Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Even before Game 1 tipped off between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Phoenix Suns in the opening round of the NBA playoffs, there was already some fireworks as there is sure to be when Dillon Brooks is involved. Dillon Brooks refused to give the ball up to Chet Holmgren before tip-off, and the officials […] The post Chet Holmgren speaks out on Dillon Brooks’ pregame antics appeared first on ClutchPoints.
OKLAHOMA CITY — Although head coach Mark Daigneault and the Oklahoma City Thunder cruised to a 119-84 victory in Game 1 of their first-round series against the Phoenix Suns, he’s prepared for a strong response in Game 2. Rather than enter the playoffs as defending champions, the Thunder entered the postseason with a similar mindset […] The post Why Thunder’s Mark Daigneault is expecting stiffer Suns test in Game 2 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Jordan Ott didn’t hold back on what went wrong for the Phoenix Suns in their blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the first-round series on Sunday afternoon. Ott is going through the first season of his head coaching career in the NBA with the Suns. He has exceeded expectations as […] The post Jordan Ott gives 2 things Suns can’t do vs. Thunder juggernaut appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Phoenix Suns found themselves down big in Game 1 of their opening round NBA playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, and then insult turned to injury when Jordan Goodwin left the game early due to a calf injury. Goodwin has been a valuable reserve this season for the Suns, and any prolonged injury […] The post Jordan Goodwin exits Thunder game early with calf injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Phoenix Suns suffered a loss on Sunday.
Two months ago, Deandre Ayton was frustrated he wasn’t getting the respect he felt he deserved. After talking to the media following a 21-point, 13-rebound performance against the Magic on Feb. 24, he made an offhanded comment as he walked toward the shower. “They’re trying to make me Clint Capela,” he said. “I’m not no Clint Capela.” The...
Dillon Brooks continued his troublemaking from the very start of the Phoenix Suns-Oklahoma City Thunder playoff series. The Suns and Thunder kicked off Game 1 of their first-round playoff series on Sunday at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Okla. Less than five minutes into the first quarter, the Phoenix swingman Brooks received a flagrant foul … The post Dillon Brooks gets a flagrant foul for smacking Chet Holmgren in face appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Phoenix Suns and Oklahoma City Thunder kicked off their first round NBA playoff series on Sunday afternoon, but it didn’t take long for the fireworks to be lit. Less than five minutes into Game 1 between the Suns and Thunder, Dillon Brooks was hit with a flagrant foul penalty one for a shot to […] The post What Dillon Brooks did to Chet Holmgren minutes before flagrant 1 in Game 1 of Thunder-Suns appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Phoenix Suns did what they had to do to get into the playoffs, defeating the Golden State Warriors a few days ago to clinch the No. 8 seed. Their reward was playing the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round, but from what we’ve seen all season, the Suns won’t back down from anybody. […] The post Suns’ Dillon Brooks hit with Flagrant 1 for slapping Chet Holmgren in the face appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Both the Oklahoma City Thunder and Phoenix Suns may be without multiple key players in Game 1 of their first-round playoff matchup on Sunday.
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The Phoenix Suns visit the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday night. All eyes are on the injury report before tip-off, though. Grayson Allen and Mark Williams are both listed as questionable. Allen is dealing with a left hamstring strain and Williams is managing left foot soreness. Here’s everything we know about their injuries […] The post Suns news: Grayson Allen, Mark Williams still on injury report for Game 1 vs. Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Oklahoma City Thunder will continue their quest to win back-to-back NBA championships Sunday when they get their opening-round playoff series underway against the Phoenix Suns.
The 2026 NBA Playoffs are kicking off this weekend as we’re back with another betting prediction and pick for this upcoming Western Conference series. The Phoenix Suns take on the No. 1-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder in the two franchise’s first-ever playoffs matchup. Check our NBA odds series for the Suns-Thunder prediction and pick. The Phoenix Suns survived the NBA […] The post Suns vs. Thunder 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 1 prediction, odds, pick appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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