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Thunder Sweep Suns 131-122, Advance to West Semis

4/29/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Oklahoma City Thunder completed a 4-0 sweep of the Phoenix Suns, winning Game 4 131-122.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points on 10-of-17 shooting and added eight assists.
Chet Holmgren recorded 24 points and 12 rebounds.
Isaiah Hartenstein contributed 18 points and 12 rebounds.
The Thunder will advance to the Western Conference semifinals and will face either the Los Angeles Lakers or the Houston Rockets.

History

Historical Context

In 2002 the Los Angeles Lakers completed a 4-0 sweep of the New Jersey Nets to secure their third straight NBA championship, matching the Chicago Bulls’ three-peat and giving coach Phil Jackson his ninth ring. The victory also helped the Los Angeles metro area claim both NBA and World Series titles that year, the first dual-championship since 1988.

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Story summary

The Oklahoma City Thunder completed a 4-0 sweep of the Phoenix Suns, winning Game 4 131-122.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points on 10-of-17 shooting and added eight assists.
Chet Holmgren recorded 24 points and 12 rebounds.
Isaiah Hartenstein contributed 18 points and 12 rebounds.
The Thunder will advance to the Western Conference semifinals and will face either the Los Angeles Lakers or the Houston Rockets.

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