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Young Thunder Guard Helps Power OKC to 2-0 Lead Over Suns

Oklahoma City now leads 2-0 in the first round, and its sixth man had plenty to do with its Game 2 success. On Wednesday night, the Thunder remained unbeaten in the postseason with a 120-107 win over the Phoenix Suns in Game 2.

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Jalen Williams grabbed his hamstring again and the Thunder’s playoff ceiling just changed

Jalen Williams left Game 2 against Phoenix midway through the third quarter after grabbing his left hamstring. He had 19 points on 7-of-11 shooting and was controlling his role alongside Shai Gilgeous-Alexander before the exit.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / April 23

OKC Thunder Continue to Prove That Winning the Turnover Battle is Essential

One common factor is sticking out in both of the Thunder’s first-round wins. Oklahoma City took care of business once again on Wednesday night, as they beat Phoenix for the second time in a row, and are now just two games away from moving on to the next round.

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Devin Booker exposes NBA ref for strangely following Thunder star Alex Caruso’s orders

Devin Booker’s postgame outburst was not built on general frustration alone; it centered on one specific Game 2 sequence that he believes crossed a line.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Dillon Brooks make Canadian history in heated Game 2

On Wednesday, the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder went up 2-0 in the first round playoff series against the Phoenix Suns, 120-107. In the process, things got heated between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Dillon Brooks.

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The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.

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Chet Holmgren Shows No Signs Of Slowing Down In Game 2 Against The Suns

Oklahoma City’s big man showed out once again in Game 2. The Oklahoma City Thunder took care of business once again on Wednesday night, beating the Suns 120-107.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / HITC / April 23

Chet Holmgren’s numbers back up Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s bold claim after OKC’s Game 2

The Oklahoma City Thunder extended their series lead over the Phoenix Suns with a 120-107 win in Game 2. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the scoring with 37 points, continuing his strong postseason form.

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What if Darryn Peterson goes to Thunder? This wild mock draft speaks it into existence

The Oklahoma City Thunder are not merely the defending NBA champions, they have also finished at the top of the Western Conference for three seasons running.

Jalen Williams News / Hoops Rumors / April 23

Jalen Williams Exits Game 2 With Apparent Hamstring Injury

The Thunder beat the Suns on Wednesday by a score of 120-107 to take a 2-0 lead in their best-of-seven first-round series, but a third quarter injury put a damper on the victory.

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The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.

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Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander breaks silence on heated Dillon Brooks exchange

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander addressed his back-and-forth with Phoenix Suns guard Dillon Brooks in Game 2’s 120-107 win.

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Thunder’s Chet Holmgren reveals mindset that is powering OKC in Suns series

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren is setting the tone for his team’s approach to the 2026 NBA postseason, emphasizing urgency as OKC has taken control of its first-round series.

Jalen Williams News / Hoops Wire / April 23

Thunder take 2-0 lead over Suns, but Jalen Williams injury looms large

The Thunder did what they were supposed to do at home. They’re up 2-0 on the Suns after a 120-107 Game 2 home win. Business handled. Now comes the part that matters more, holding it together on the road.

Jalen Williams News / Field Level Media / April 23

Thunder cruise past Suns again but lose Jalen Williams (hamstring)

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 37 points and dished out nine assists, leading Oklahoma City to a 120-107 home win over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday and giving the Thunder a 2-0 lead in a first-round Western Conference playoff series.

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Thunder's Game 2 win over Suns overshadowed by key injury

Thunder's Game 2 win over Suns overshadowed by Jalen Williams injury

The Oklahoma City Thunder took a 2-0 lead over the Phoenix Suns following Wednesday's 120-107 win, but it was not without a key injury and poor execution down the stretch.

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