Suns
ThunderThe Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Phoenix Suns 125-114 on Monday, October 26, at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, OK.
The Thunder led 67-53 at halftime. They did the most damage in the second quarter, winning it 34-26.
Top performers
Ajay Mitchell led the Thunder with 30 points on 10-of-16 shooting, with 5 assists. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 26 points. For the Suns, Jalen Green had 20 points on 8-of-13 shooting. Dillon Brooks added 19 points and 5 rebounds.
Double-doubles: Isaiah Hartenstein (15 points and 13 rebounds); Aday Mara (11 points and 10 rebounds). The Suns bench outscored the Thunder reserves 43-33.
- Ajay Mitchell (OKC): 30 PTS, 2 REB, 5 AST, 10-16 FG, 25 MIN
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC): 26 PTS, 3 REB, 3 AST, 11-18 FG, 30 MIN
- Jalen Green (PHX): 20 PTS, 4 REB, 4 AST, 8-13 FG, 31 MIN
- Dillon Brooks (PHX): 19 PTS, 5 REB, 5 AST, 4-14 FG, 33 MIN
- Jared McCain (OKC): 18 PTS, 3 REB, 4 AST, 6-14 FG, 30 MIN
- Miles Bridges (PHX): 17 PTS, 8 REB, 4 AST, 7-17 FG, 32 MIN
Context
The Thunder improved to 4-0 with their fourth straight win, while the Suns fell to 1-2. It was the teams' first meeting of the season.
Up next: the Thunder visit the Clippers on Friday, Nov 13; the Suns host the Hornets on Thursday, Nov 12.
Attendance: 18,203 at Paycom Center. Officials: Eric Lewis, Tony Brothers and John Conley.