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Thunder seize 2-0 lead as Gilgeous-Alexander scores 37

4/23/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Oklahoma City Thunder beat Phoenix Suns 120–107 in Game 2, taking a 2–0 series lead.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander posted 37 points and nine assists while Chet Holmgren contributed 19 points, eight rebounds and four blocks.
Jalen Williams scored 19 points on 7-for-11 before leaving with a left hamstring injury in the quarter.
Coach Mark Daigneault said the team will assess the injury in the next days, giving no timeline.

History

Historical Context

The Chicago Bulls, led by Michael Jordan, won their sixth NBA championship in 1998, defeating the Utah Jazz 4-2 in the Finals. This victory marked the culmination of a dominant era, with the Bulls achieving a 69-win season and Jordan earning his sixth Finals MVP award. Today, the Oklahoma City Thunder's rising talent signals a potential shift in NBA dynamics, echoing the Bulls' legacy.

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Story summary

Oklahoma City Thunder beat Phoenix Suns 120–107 in Game 2, taking a 2–0 series lead.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander posted 37 points and nine assists while Chet Holmgren contributed 19 points, eight rebounds and four blocks.
Jalen Williams scored 19 points on 7-for-11 before leaving with a left hamstring injury in the quarter.
Coach Mark Daigneault said the team will assess the injury in the next days, giving no timeline.

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