Oklahoma City Thunder hosted Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night and won 120-107. The home team opened 2-0 in the first round series of the NBA playoffs. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the attack with 37 points.
The point guard made 13 of 25 shots from the field, including two threes, and converted all nine free throws. Ele also grabbed five rebounds and distributed nine assists. The game took place on PayCom Center.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dominates Thunder’s attack
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander produced throughout the four quarters. Ele scored 20 points in the second half alone. The performance came one day after receiving the trophy for Jogador Clutch from Ano.
The home team controlled the pace for most of the match. The difference reached 26 points at times. Mesmo with resistance from Suns, Thunder maintained the advantage until the end.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 37 points, five rebounds, nine assists
- Chet Holmgren: 19 points, eight rebounds
- Jalen Williams: 19 points, four assists
The numbers show collective efficiency in attack. Thunder explored transitions and interior play well.
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Suns tries to react with Dillon Brooks’s actions
Dillon Brooks led Phoenix Suns with 30 points. Ele grabbed six rebounds and dished out an assist before being fouled in the fourth quarter. Devin Booker contributed 22 points, seven rebounds and four assists.
Jalen Green scored 21 points, five rebounds and three assists. Suns improved its offensive performance compared to game 1, but committed costly turnovers. The visiting team was unable to stop Thunder’s main attack.
Chet Holmgren excelled on defense. Ele blocked four shots and changed several others. The pivot also contributed with important points in the third quarter, when Thunder opened a definitive lead.
Jalen Williams leaves the court with injury
Jalen Williams felt a strained left hamstring during the third quarter. Ele did not return to the game. The winger recorded 19 points before leaving. Williams had already missed time in the regular season due to a similar issue on the other end.
Thunder continued without him in the final minutes. The team maintained control even with their absence. The fans packed PayCom Center and supported the team throughout the match.
The result maintains Oklahoma City’s positive streak in the playoffs at home. The franchise is now looking to extend its advantage away from home.
Série heads to Arizona next Saturday
The teams face each other again in Footprint Center, in Phoenix. Game 3 is scheduled for Saturday, the 25th, at 4:30 pm Brasília time. Suns needs to win to avoid early elimination in the best-of-seven series.
Thunder arrives with high morale after two convincing victories. The team is looking to maintain its perfect record in postseason games at home. Suns is betting on defensive adjustments and greater consistency to react at home.
The confrontation defines the course of the first round of Conferência Oeste. Oklahoma City leads and has the chance to close the series with two more victories.
