Oklahoma City Thunder vs Phoenix Suns Series Preview: Key Players, H2H & Schedule
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Oklahoma City Thunder vs Phoenix Suns Series Preview: Key Players, H2H & Schedule image
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By Joel Reyes
 
The top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder and the No. 8 seed Phoenix Suns will face off in the first round of the 2026 NBA Western Conference Playoffs starting on Monday (PH time).
 
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Alta Sports breaks down this best-of-seven series, identifying the key players for both squads, their previous head-to-head matchups, as well as the schedule for their upcoming games.
 
Best-of-7 Schedule (PH time)
 
Game 1 – Phoenix at Oklahoma City (Monday, April 20, 3:30 a.m.)
 
Game 2 – Phoenix at Oklahoma City (Thursday, April 23, 9:30 a.m.)
 
Game 3 – Oklahoma City at Phoenix (Sunday, April 26, 3:30 a.m.)
 
Game 4 – Oklahoma City at Phoenix (Tuesday, April 28, TBD)
 
Game 5 – (if necessary) – Phoenix at Oklahoma City (Thursday, April 30, TBD)
 
Game 6 – (if necessary) – Oklahoma City at Phoenix (Saturday, May 2, TBD)
 
Game 7 – (if necessary) – Phoenix at Oklahoma City (Monday, May 4, TBD)
 
Head-to-head matchups in 2025-26 season
 
Oklahoma City and Phoenix met five times in the regular season, with the Thunder holding a 3-2 advantage. OKC won its first two meetings with Phoenix at home, including a 138-89 demolition on Dec. 11.
 
The Suns responded with a 108-105 victory on Jan. 5 before the Thunder delivered another beatdown, a 138-89 victory on Feb. 12. Phoenix crushed OKC 135-103 in their final meeting of the regular season, with both teams resting their regulars in that contest.
 
Key Players
 
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander put together another MVP-caliber campaign in the 2025-26 season, averaging 31.1 points and 6.6 assists per game. He punished the Suns this campaign, averaging 30.0 points and 7.3 assists through three meetings.
 
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Devin Booker led the Suns in scoring and assists this season, averaging 26.1 points and 6.0 dimes per game. He faced OKC twice this season, averaging 22.5 points, 7.5 assists, and 7.0 rebounds in those meetings.
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Juramil Ponto
hot commentsuns win hwhehe
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Ricky Pines
hot commentGo okc..!!! For the Win..
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David Ty
hot commentAlthough Shai is very strong and the Thunder is also the seemingly better team, the Suns have Jalen Green in hot form, and you can always trust the pride of the Philippines!
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Randolf Montajes
Nice one
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Renato Babaran
For the win... Go go go
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Juramil Ponto
healthy eating banana
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Lowell Adolfo
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staicey hailey dablo
nice
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Isaiah Hartenstein GOAT
The Thunder can be said to be the most perfect team at the moment, and there is no doubt that they will sweep the Suns.
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Brandon Tan
The Suns have just eliminated the Warriors, and their strength should not be underestimated!
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