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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sets the record straight on Dillon Brooks’ reputation

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sees beyond the villainous aura of Dillon Brooks. After Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder completed a first-round sweep of the Phoenix Suns with a 131-122 win on Monday at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Ariz., the reigning NBA Most Valuable Player gave Brooks his flowers despite the Suns forward’s image in the … The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sets the record straight on Dillon Brooks’ reputation appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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“This Isn’t Even Basketball”: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Doesn’t Escape Fan Scrutiny After Another Foul Baiting Clip Goes Viral 

Fans were left livid following a bizarre call Shai Gilgeous-Alexander received during Game 4 of the OKC Thunder-Phoenix Suns clash.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Announces Alert For Lakers-Rockets Series Winner Ahead of Round 2

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the OKC Thunder became the first team this season to reach the second round after sweeping the Phoenix Suns in Round 1. Now, the defending champions will either face the LA Lakers and the Houston Rockets in the next round.  Looking ahead, Gilgeous-Alexander revealed that he has been watching the Lakers-Rockets playoff […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Announces Alert For Lakers-Rockets Series Winner Ahead of Round 2 appeared first on HEAVY.

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“Peak Dillon Brooks Energy”: NBA Fans React as Suns Star Shoves Canada Teammate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 3 Minutes Into Game 4

Fans react to Dillon Brooks earning a technical foul three minutes into Game 4 after bumping Team Canada teammate and OKC Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s ‘redefining’ take on Suns’ Dillon Brooks after Thunder sweep

PHOENIX — After completing a 4-0 sweep in their best-of-7 series, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gave Phoenix Suns guard Dillon Brooks his flowers. The Thunder’s 131-122 win over the Suns in Game 4 capped off Oklahoma City’s second consecutive first-round sweep. After the win, Gilgeous-Alexander highlighted Brooks’ impact for the Suns this season, […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s ‘redefining’ take on Suns’ Dillon Brooks after Thunder sweep appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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OKC Thunder Joins NBA’s Greatest Teams in History Books With Sweep of Suns

The OKC Thunder have swept the last three NBA playoffs’ first-round series after taking down the Phoenix Suns in Game 4 on Monday night. With the win, they have now placed themselves in the pantheon of some of the greatest teams in league history.  The Thunder became the first team to sweep three consecutive Round […] The post OKC Thunder Joins NBA’s Greatest Teams in History Books With Sweep of Suns appeared first on HEAVY.

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3 Suns players most responsible for 0-4 Round 1 sweep to Thunder

The Phoenix Suns entered the 2026 NBA playoffs with confidence, but their first-round matchup vs. the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder quickly became a one-sided lesson in execution, discipline, and star power. What unfolded was less a competitive series and more a systematic dismantling. At the center of the Suns’ collapse were three primary factors. […] The post 3 Suns players most responsible for 0-4 Round 1 sweep to Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers Get Major SGA Warning After Thunder Sweep Suns

The Los Angeles Lakers can see the second round from where they are standing. They are not there yet. The Western Conference picture is coming into focus. Los Angeles still has work to do before joining it.A 3-1 series lead over the Houston Rockets felt comfortable before Sunday. Game 4’s 115-96 loss added weight to […] The post Lakers Get Major SGA Warning After Thunder Sweep Suns appeared first on HEAVY.

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Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ready for the Lakers or the Rockets after Round 1 sweep

For the second consecutive season, the Oklahoma City Thunder became the first team to punch its ticket to the second round of the NBA playoffs. On Monday, they completed the four-game series sweep of the Phoenix Suns after taking a 131-122 win in Game 4, and the Thunder are now going to be sitting pretty, […] The post Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ready for the Lakers or the Rockets after Round 1 sweep appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Suns fans aren’t even mad after Thunder sweep

The 2025-26 season is officially over for the Phoenix Suns. On Monday night, the Suns became the first of 16 teams that qualified for the playoffs to bow out of championship contention, as the Oklahoma City Thunder completed the four-game series sweep with a 131-122 victory on Monday night in Game 4. This Suns team […] The post Suns fans aren’t even mad after Thunder sweep appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder’s first round win streak hits incredible mark after sweeping Suns

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder cruise their way to the Western Conference semifinals after making solid work of the Phoenix Suns in a four-game sweep during the first round of the 2026 NBA playoffs on Monday night. The Thunder have been remarkable since making their grand return to the playoffs since 2024. They […] The post Thunder’s first round win streak hits incredible mark after sweeping Suns appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder complete sweep on Suns in Game 4

The Oklahoma City Thunder could not have dreamed up of a better start to their title defense in the 2026 NBA playoffs. Heavily favored against the shorthanded Phoenix Suns, the Thunder scarcely made any mistakes on their way to completing a 4-0 series sweep after claiming a 131-122 victory over the Suns on Monday night […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder complete sweep on Suns in Game 4 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Who Could Thunder Play In Round 2 of NBA Playoffs After Suns Sweep?

That’s a season for the Phoenix Suns. After drawing a first-round matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Suns ended up in a situation where not many believed they could pull off an upset win to advance to round two. The defending NBA Champions took care of business with ease. From the start of the […] The post Who Could Thunder Play In Round 2 of NBA Playoffs After Suns Sweep? appeared first on HEAVY.

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Devin Booker’s quiet 1st half vs. Thunder has Suns fans fearing a sweep

All season long, the Phoenix Suns have been exceeding expectations. Many expected them to fall off in the aftermath of trading Kevin Durant away, but the Suns, instead of rolling over, have embraced their identity of pacey yet gritty basketball after bringing in a culture-setter in Dillon Brooks to complement their Devin Booker-led core. However, […] The post Devin Booker’s quiet 1st half vs. Thunder has Suns fans fearing a sweep appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mark Daigneault honest admission on Ajay Mitchell’s 20 attempts before Thunder’s Game 4

PHOENIX — Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell scored 15 points in his first playoff career start in Game 3 against the Phoenix Suns, finishing 5-of-20 from the floor, which triggered an honest response from coach Mark Daigneault. The Thunder’s flowing offense gives its players free range to be aggressive, which encourages guys to improvise. […] The post Mark Daigneault honest admission on Ajay Mitchell’s 20 attempts before Thunder’s Game 4 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mark Daigneault bluntly states Thunder’s philosophy that led to 3-0 lead vs. Suns

PHOENIX — After Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault commended Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for his playoff career-high 42 points in a 121-109 victory in Game 3 against the Phoenix Suns, he addressed his team’s philosophy over the years. Ahead of Game 4, where the Thunder can close out its best-of-7 series with a 4-0 sweep, […] The post Mark Daigneault bluntly states Thunder’s philosophy that led to 3-0 lead vs. Suns appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA rumors: Mike Brown, Nick Nurse, Kenny Atkinson feeling heat amid playoff setbacks

The NBA playoffs are in full swing, with all eight first round matchups still going, and only the Oklahoma City Thunder still eligible to pull off a possible sweep of their series against the Phoenix Suns. The pressure is mounting for several coaches across the NBA, particularly in the Eastern Conference, where there are multiple […] The post NBA rumors: Mike Brown, Nick Nurse, Kenny Atkinson feeling heat amid playoff setbacks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder vs. Suns 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 4 prediction, odds, pick

We’re back with another prediction and pick for this upcoming Western Conference First Round matchup as the Oklahoma City Thunder take on the Phoenix Suns, up 3-0 in the series and looking for the NBA Playoffs’ first sweep. Check our NBA Playoffs odds series for the Thunder-Suns prediction and pick. The Oklahoma City Thunder took Game 3 on […] The post Thunder vs. Suns 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 4 prediction, odds, pick appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Marcus Smart Goes Off on Referee After Controversial Adou Thiero Ejection Sparks More Drama During Lakers-Rockets

Marcus Smart erupts at referee after controversial Adou Thiero ejection during Lakers-Rockets Game 4, intensifying drama as LeBron James' Lakers collapse in playoffs clash.

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