NBA Playoffs: Champion Thunder Kick Off Title Defense with Convincing Victory
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Oklahoma City Thunder with 25 points as they began their title defense, dominating the Phoenix Suns 119-84 in Game 1 of their Western Conference playoff series. The Thunder, led by their top-seeded status, will host Game 2 on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Devin Booker scored 23 points for the Suns, who struggled with 34.9% field goal shooting. In other games, Jayson Tatum'…
April 19, 2026, 11:37 p.m.