Phoenix Suns @ Oklahoma City Thunder: Apr 22, 2026

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NBA Playoffs · Western conference first round
Phoenix SunsSuns
Playoffs 1-3 · Away
107–120
Final
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Thunder lead series 2-0
Oklahoma City ThunderThunder
Playoffs 2-0 · Home

Suns vs Thunder final: the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Phoenix Suns 120-107 on April 22, 2026 at PayCom Center, Oklahoma City.

Score by Quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4T
Suns29282030107
Thunder30353520120

Top Performers

Suns vs Thunder Box Score

Phoenix Suns
PlayerMINPTSREBASTSTLBLKTOFG3PTFT+/-
Oso Ighodaro F297850123-80-01-2-23
Dillon Brooks GF38306100112-235-91-1-11
Devin Booker G4022741057-140-38-10-12
Jalen Green G4121532078-231-84-5-12
Collin Gillespie G297662023-91-50-0-14
Bench
Amir Coffey GF00000000-00-00-00
Khaman Maluach C184200022-30-10-0+10
Jamaree Bouyea G00000000-00-00-00
Ryan Dunn F70100000-00-00-0+1
Royce O'Neale F3416942024-54-54-4-4
Rasheer Fleming F00000000-00-00-00
Oklahoma City Thunder
PlayerMINPTSREBASTSTLBLKTOFG3PTFT+/-
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander GF38375910313-252-59-9+16
Jalen Williams GF2319141017-112-33-5+17
Chet Holmgren FC3219800437-123-62-3+6
Isaiah Hartenstein CF2291021113-60-03-4+7
Luguentz Dort G239101003-73-70-0+12
Bench
Alex Caruso G237213003-71-40-0+3
Jaylin Williams F110111100-20-10-0+1
Ajay Mitchell G2914552015-121-53-4+9
Isaiah Joe G146101012-72-70-0-9
Jared McCain G00000000-00-00-00
Cason Wallace G210623000-20-20-0+3

Suns vs Thunder Recap

The Thunder beat the Suns after a 35-20 third quarter that turned a close game into a 23-point lead. Oklahoma City now leads the Western Conference first round series 2-0.

The Suns trailed Thunder 65-57 at halftime. Oklahoma City then outscored Phoenix 35-20 in the third and led 100-77 after three quarters. Phoenix won the fourth 30-20, but the Thunder protected the gap with 10 turnovers to the Suns' 21.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led Oklahoma City with 37 points and 9 assists. Dillon Brooks answered with 30 points for Phoenix. The Thunder shot 43 of 91 from the field, while the Suns shot 39 of 85. Oklahoma City also made 14 three-pointers to Phoenix's 11.

The number to know: 21 turnovers. Phoenix gave the ball away more than twice as often as Oklahoma City, and that gap decided the series opener's sequel.

Team Stats

SunsStatThunder
39-85Field Goals43-91
45.9%FG %47.3%
11-313-Pointers14-40
35.5%3P %35.0%
18-22Free Throws20-25
81.8%FT %80.0%
44Rebounds40
15Off. Rebounds12
23Assists24
7Steals14
1Blocks6
21Turnovers10
25Fouls21
3Biggest Lead26

Four Factors

TeamEffective FG%Turnover %Off. rebound %FT rate (FTM/FGA)
Suns52.4%18.2%34.9%0.212
Thunder54.9%8.9%29.3%0.220

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
Wednesday, April 22, 20269:30 PM ET / 6:30 PM PT
TV
National TVLocal: Suns Arizona's Family Sports · Thunder Thunder Gameday Network (Griffin Media)
Arena
PayCom CenterOklahoma City
Season
2025-26 NBA SeasonNBA Playoffs

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
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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 Suns Oct 26.

Suns vs Thunder FAQs

Who won Suns vs Thunder on Apr 22, 2026?

The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Phoenix Suns 120-107 on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at PayCom Center in Oklahoma City. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 37 points.

What are the Suns and Thunder playoff records?

After this game the Suns were 1-3 and the Thunder were 2-0 in the playoffs.

Who was the top scorer in Suns vs Thunder?

Dillon Brooks scored 30 for the Suns. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 37 for the Thunder.

Who leads the Suns vs Thunder season series?

The Thunder lead the regular-season series 3-2 this season. In the playoffs the Thunder won the series 3-0.

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 29-30, Q2 28-35, Q3 20-35, Q4 30-20.

What is next for the Suns and Thunder?

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