Alexander scored 31 points as the Thunder defeated the Suns 131-122.

April 29th - The Thunder defeated the Suns 131-122. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander contributed 31 points, 2 rebounds, and 8 assists, while Holmgren added 24 points, 12 rebounds, and 3 assists. For the Suns, Booker scored 24 points and had 6 assists, while Brooks added 23 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists.

In the first quarter, the Suns took an early lead. The Thunder responded with consecutive inside baskets by Holmgren, and Alexander's drive put them ahead. At the end of the first quarter, the Thunder led 37-33. In the second quarter, the Suns regained the lead thanks to consecutive scores from Allen and Green. In the crucial moments, Alexander's repeated attacks on the paint stabilized the situation and helped the Thunder regain control of the game. At halftime, the Thunder led 75-67.

After switching sides, Alexander and Holmgren continued their strong performance, extending the lead to 14 points. The Suns relied on Booker's scoring but couldn't mount a comeback. At the end of the third quarter, the Thunder maintained a 106-98 lead. In the final quarter, the Thunder relied on Hartenstein and Mitchell for consecutive points. Although Booker and Brooks attempted a late comeback, Alexander made crucial free throws. Ultimately, the Thunder defeated the Suns 131-122 .

Thunder player statistics

Alexander 31 points, 2 rebounds, 8 assists; Holmgren 24 points, 12 rebounds, 3 assists; Mitchell 22 points, 4 rebounds, 6 assists; Hartenstein 18 points, 12 rebounds, 3 assists; Caruso 14 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist; Wallace 10 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists; Joe 6 points; Jeremy Williams 3 points, 1 assist.

Suns player data

Booker 24 points, 6 assists; Brooks 23 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists; Green 23 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists; Gillespie 20 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists; Allen 12 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists; Iguodala 8 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists; O'Neal 8 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists; Bouye 2 points; Maluachi 2 points, 2 rebounds

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