Phoenix Suns @ Oklahoma City Thunder: Nov 28, 2025

Updated
Regular Season
Phoenix SunsSuns
12-8 · Away
119–123
Final
Friday, November 28, 2025
Oklahoma City ThunderThunder
19-1 · Home

Suns vs Thunder final: the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Phoenix Suns 123-119 on November 28, 2025 at PayCom Center, Oklahoma City.

Score by Quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4T
Suns25273037119
Thunder25313829123

Top Performers

Suns vs Thunder Box Score

Phoenix Suns
PlayerMINPTSREBASTSTLBLKTOFG3PTFT+/-
Royce O'Neale F2811711114-103-80-0-12
Mark Williams C22131400045-90-03-3-10
Devin Booker G3821861155-132-79-11-4
Dillon Brooks GF3819322036-182-95-5-1
Collin Gillespie G3324341049-166-110-0-8
Bench
Jamaree Bouyea G149200004-61-30-0+2
Nigel Hayes-Davis F120200100-20-10-0+3
Nick Richards C32110001-10-00-0-1
Oso Ighodaro F216641103-40-00-1+5
Jordan Goodwin G2514521015-131-53-4+6
Oklahoma City Thunder
PlayerMINPTSREBASTSTLBLKTOFG3PTFT+/-
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander GF35373810110-203-514-17+8
Luguentz Dort G297203113-71-40-0+12
Cason Wallace G3214431006-92-30-0+5
Chet Holmgren FC3223810008-132-55-6+2
Jalen Williams GF2911482113-121-14-4+4
Bench
Alex Caruso G244732142-30-00-0-5
Jaylin Williams F2114400025-83-61-1-3
Ajay Mitchell G40010010-30-10-0-2
Isaiah Joe G2310420004-92-50-0+2
Kenrich Williams GF73110001-31-20-0-3

Suns vs Thunder Recap

The Thunder beat the Suns when a 12-point lead after three quarters survived a 37-point fourth by Phoenix. Oklahoma City improved to 19-1, while Phoenix fell to 12-8.

The game turned in the third quarter, which Oklahoma City won 38-30. The Thunder led 56-52 at halftime and 94-82 after three. Oklahoma City turned the ball over 10 times to Phoenix's 18 and made 24 of 28 free throws.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 37 points and added 8 assists for the Thunder. Collin Gillespie led Phoenix with 24 points, and Mark Williams grabbed 14 rebounds. Both teams made 42 field goals, but Oklahoma City needed 87 attempts to Phoenix's 92. The Thunder also handed out 27 assists to the Suns' 20.

The number to know: 18 turnovers. Phoenix outrebounded Oklahoma City 51-37, yet the extra giveaways cost it possessions it needed in a four-point loss.

Team Stats

SunsStatThunder
42-92Field Goals42-87
45.7%FG %48.3%
15-443-Pointers15-32
34.1%3P %46.9%
20-24Free Throws24-28
83.3%FT %85.7%
51Rebounds37
13Off. Rebounds3
20Assists27
7Steals9
4Blocks3
18Turnovers10
24Fouls22
2Biggest Lead15

Four Factors

TeamEffective FG%Turnover %Off. rebound %FT rate (FTM/FGA)
Suns53.8%14.9%27.7%0.217
Thunder56.9%9.1%7.3%0.276

Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.

Suns vs Thunder Game Info

Date & time
Friday, November 28, 20259:30 PM ET / 6:30 PM PT
TV
Local TV onlyLocal: Suns Arizona's Family Sports · Thunder Thunder Gameday Network (Griffin Media)
Arena
PayCom CenterOklahoma City
Season
NBA Cup 2025Regular season

Suns vs Thunder Season Stats 2025-26

Suns 82 GPThunder 82 GP
112.6#26
Points per game
119.0#5
111.1#6
Opponent points
107.9#2
45.5%#28
Field goal %
48.4%#4
36.1%#12
Three-point %
36.5%#9
78.1%#15
Free throw %
81.7%#3
43.1#20
Rebounds
44.1#12
24.6#27
Assists
25.8#18
9.5#4
Steals
9.7#2
4.2#24
Blocks
5.5#5
13.5#11
Turnovers
12.0#2

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Recent Form & Head-to-Head
2025-26 season seriesSeries tied 2-2Playoffs: Thunder 4-0

Suns last 5

Thunder last 5

Previous meetings

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That covers Suns vs Thunder: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Suns visit the Thunder Oct 26; Thunder host the Clippers Oct 25.

Suns vs Thunder FAQs

Who won Suns vs Thunder on Nov 28, 2025?

The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Phoenix Suns 123-119 on Friday, November 28, 2025 at PayCom Center in Oklahoma City. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 37 points.

What are the Suns and Thunder records?

After this game the Suns were 12-8 and the Thunder were 19-1 this season.

Who was the top scorer in Suns vs Thunder?

Collin Gillespie scored 24 for the Suns. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 37 for the Thunder.

Who leads the Suns vs Thunder season series?

The regular-season series is tied 2-2 this season. In the playoffs the Thunder won the series 4-0.

Who won the last Suns vs Thunder game?

The Thunder beat the Suns 131-122 on Apr 27, 2026 on the road.

Where was Suns vs Thunder played?

At PayCom Center in Oklahoma City, the home arena of the Oklahoma City Thunder.

What was the score by quarter in Suns vs Thunder?

Suns-Thunder: Q1 25-25, Q2 27-31, Q3 30-38, Q4 37-29.

What is next for the Suns and Thunder?

Suns visit the Thunder on Monday, October 26 at 8:00 PM ET; Thunder host the Clippers on Sunday, October 25 at 7:00 PM ET.