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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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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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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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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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Is Jalen Williams Playing in Game 4 vs the Suns? Latest in Thunder Star’s Recovery

The OKC Thunder has a chance to pull off the only sweep of Round 1 if they beat the Phoenix Suns in Game 4 on Monday, April 27. However, they will remain without their secondary star to possibly close out the series.  Jalen Williams did not play for the Thunder’s Game 3 victory in Phoenix […] The post Is Jalen Williams Playing in Game 4 vs the Suns? Latest in Thunder Star’s Recovery appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Fantasy Basketball 2026-27: Keeper Decisions – Who’s Worth Holding and Who Isn’t

Making smart keeper decisions in April 2026 is the first real step toward winning your league in the 2026-27 season. We are at that pivotal moment where the choices you make now, deciding which players to protect and which to release, will define your roster’s ceiling for years. It doesn't stop at ...

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Chet Holmgren still can’t believe Thunder landed Ajay Mitchell in 2024 NBA Draft

PHOENIX — Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Chet Holmgren gave Ajay Mitchell his flowers after the second-year guard started in place of an injured Jalen Williams in Game 3 against the Suns. Before the first-round best-of-7 series shifted to Phoenix, Jalen Williams was ruled out with a hamstring injury. Mitchell, who started in the past for […] The post Chet Holmgren still can’t believe Thunder landed Ajay Mitchell in 2024 NBA Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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E60’s ‘The Oklahoma Standard’ tells OKC’s NBA triumph following an infamous tragedy

Sports are often praised for their healing power, but they can’t solve life’s major problems. Still, they can offer a unifying bond in difficult times. This idea of unity and rallying together is especially evident in Oklahoma City, a sports city unlike any other — not only in the NBA, but across all major sports…

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Mark Daigneault reveals ‘masterful’ mindset behind historic Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Game 3

PHOENIX — Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made NBA history in a 121-109 Game 3 victory to take a 3-0 lead in a first-round series against the Phoenix Suns, which didn’t surprise coach Mark Daigneault one bit. Gilgeous-Alexander became only the second NBA player to score 40+ points on at least 83.3% shooting in […] The post Mark Daigneault reveals ‘masterful’ mindset behind historic Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Game 3 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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