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On YouTubeOklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / April 20
OKC Thunder Get Clearer Picture of 2026 NBA Draft After Tiebreaker Results
Oklahoma City is in the middle of their pursuit of back-to-back NBA Championships. After rattling off 64 wins in the regular season, the Thunder took home the league's best record for the second straight year and for the third straight season, OKC sits atop the Western Conference table.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / April 20
OKC Thunder Superstar Looking for Bounce-Back Performance in Game 2
Oklahoma City had few negatives in Game 1, but its superstar’s shooting performance was one of those scarce struggles. The Thunder dominated Game 1 of their first-round series against the Phoenix Suns 119-84 to take a 1-0 lead to begin their title defense.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / April 20
OKC Thunder's Jaylin Williams Continues to be Impactful in Game 1 Win
The Oklahoma City Thunder kicked off the team's 2026 playoff run with a big win at the Paycom Center. OKC took down the Phoenix Suns 119-84 behind a strong defensive performance that included 13 steals and 7 blocks, continuing what has been the Thunder's winning recipe in recent years.
The 'NBA playoff double-doubles' quiz
How many of the NBA players with at least 60 double-doubles in the playoffs can you name in five minutes?
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / April 20
The Thunder's Forced Turnovers Pave The Way For A Game 1 Win
Oklahoma City’s defensive dominance made it a whole lot easier to score. The Oklahoma City Thunder currently holds a 1-0 lead in the first round of the NBA Playoffs over the Suns after their 119-84 win on Sunday afternoon.
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.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / April 20
Chet Holmgren Gives OKC Thunder Early Spark in Game 1
The Oklahoma City Thunder love to set the tone in the first round. OKC dominated the Phoenix Suns inside a sold-out Paycom Center crowd Sunday night, 119-84, beginning its postseason similarly to how it did a season ago, dominance.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Outlook India / April 20
Oklahoma City Thunder 119-84 Phoenix Suns, NBA Playoffs Game 1: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Leads Defending Champs To Win
Oklahoma City Thunder beat Phoenix Suns 119‑84 in Game 1 of their NBA Western Conference first‑round playoff series Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander scored 25 points,
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / April 20
Jalen Williams Helps Orchestrate An OKC Thunder Game 1 Win
The Thunder star has started the playoffs with a bang. Oklahoma City has started the postseason on a positive note, taking down the Phoenix Suns 119-84 in Game 1 to take a 1-0 lead in the series.
Shaquille O’Neal Reveals One Perfect Scenario OKC Thunder Can Clinch Back-to-Back Championships
Many pundits, including Shaquille O’Neal, are resigned to the fact that the Oklahoma City Thunder will win back-to-back titles this season. OKC has finished at the top of the league again in the regular season.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 20
Thunder’s Game 1 beatdown of Suns proves it’s the team to beat on repeat quest
For any non-Thunder fans hoping the OKC storm has passed, there’s a lot of bad news heading your way. The storm is apparently just getting started. If there was any lingering doubt about whether the Oklahoma City Thunder possessed the stomach for a repeat, Sunday night at Paycom Center buried them under a mountain of blue and orange.
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.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 19
Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander joins Jamal Murray, Anthony Edwards on Clutch Player of the Year list
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder were hardly challenged by the Phoenix Suns on Sunday, running away with the win, 119-84, in Game 1 of their first-round series in the playoffs at Paycom Center.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Stadium Rant / April 19
The Thunder Look Unstoppable After Game 1 Domination!
The Oklahoma City Thunder won Game One, 119-84. It was a dominant performance from the opening tip over the Phoenix Suns. Here are my main takeaways from their tremendous showing.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Athlon Sports / April 19
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Addresses 17 Free Throws After Thunder’s Game 1 Win Over Suns
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder showed the Phoenix Suns why they are the defending champions on Sunday. The Thunder had a 119-84 win over the Suns in Game 1, a dominant win for the No.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / BasketballNews.com / April 19
Thunder open title defense with history in sight
The Oklahoma City Thunder are stepping into the postseason with force, clarity, and a very real understanding of what is at stake. A year ago, they climbed to the top of the NBA mountain and completed a journey that validated everything they had been building toward.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 19
Chet Holmgren speaks out on Dillon Brooks’ pregame antics
Even before Game 1 tipped off between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Phoenix Suns in the opening round of the NBA playoffs, there was already some fireworks as there is sure to be when Dillon Brooks is involved.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / April 19
Ajay Mitchell Shows Promise Off Bench in OKC Thunder's Dominant Game 1
Oklahoma City’s depth has been a strength all season, and one of its top reserves made some noise to start the postseason. On Sunday afternoon, the Thunder tipped off their title defense with a 119-84 win over the Phoenix Suns to take a 1-0 lead in the first round.
Mark Daigneault News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 19
Why Thunder’s Mark Daigneault is expecting stiffer Suns test in Game 2
OKLAHOMA CITY — Although head coach Mark Daigneault and the Oklahoma City Thunder cruised to a 119-84 victory in Game 1 of their first-round series against the Phoenix Suns, he’s prepared for a strong response in Game 2.
NBA News / Field Level Media / April 19
Defense fuels Thunder's Game 1 blowout of Suns
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 25 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 119-84 blowout of the visiting Phoenix Suns on Sunday in Game 1 of their Western Conference first-round series.
NBA News / Ball Exclusives / April 20
Watch: Thunder crush Suns with strong defense in Game 1
The Oklahoma City Thunder proved on Sunday why they are the favorites to win their second straight NBA championship, dominating the Phoenix Suns 119-84 in Game 1.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 19
Final Injury Report for Suns-Thunder Game 1: Will Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Mark Williams Play?
The Oklahoma City Thunder are at home on Sunday afternoon as they host the Phoenix Suns in Game 1 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs. Oklahoma City enters Sunday’s game as the No.
Ajay Mitchell News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 19
Ajay Mitchell surprising take on Thunder title defense before Game 1
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell’s increased role is one of the more intriguing storylines of the defending champion’s 2025-26 season. Ahead of the Thunder’s first title defense in franchise history, Mitchell is now an integral piece of head coach Mark Daigneault’s rotation.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 18
Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray show why Nuggets are still NBA title contenders
Do not forget about the Denver Nuggets, because they are still here, they are still relevant, and they still have a championship duo that is perfectly capable of putting the team on their backs and carrying it to greatness.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Larry Brown Sports / April 18
Dillon Brooks takes shot at Thunder ahead of their playoff series
Dillon Brooks took almost no time after knocking off the Golden State Warriors to set his sights on the Oklahoma City Thunder. Appearing on Prime’s “Nightcap” show, Brooks was asked by host Taylor Rooks about the importance of defending well without fouling against the Thunder.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Rumors / April 16
Clippers’ Play-In Loss Ensures Thunder Control Lottery Pick
The NBA’s rich got richer on Wednesday night, as the play-in tournament loss to Golden State that ended the Clippers‘ season guaranteed that the 2026 first-round pick L.A.
Nikola Jokic News / Yardbarker / April 11
Nuggets extend winning streak despite resting starters vs. Thunder
The Denver Nuggets didn't care enough about playoff seeding to play any of their starters Friday night. After the Oklahoma City Thunder sat nine rotation players themselves, they came away with their 11th straight game and clinched home-court advantage in the first round.
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