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Thunder Complete Sweep, Gilgeous-Alexander Scores 31 Points

4/29/2026

Summary

Thunder Sweep Suns

Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Phoenix Suns 131-122, completing a first-round sweep.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points with eight assists as the Thunder shot 53.7% overall and 50% (17-for-34) from three, while the Suns shot 53.3% overall and 35.9% (14-for-39) from three.
The win gives Oklahoma City at least five days’ rest before facing the Lakers–Rockets series winner and extends coach Mark Daigneault’s 12-0 opening-round record, a third straight sweep.

Summary

Thunder Double-Doubles

Chet Holmgren posted 24 points and 12 rebounds while Isaiah Hartenstein added 18 points and 12 rebounds for double-doubles.
Oklahoma City’s bench contributed 34 points, highlighted by Alex Caruso’s 14 and Cason Wallace’s late-quarter three.
Jalen Williams missed Game 4 with a left hamstring strain while Mark Williams and Jordan Goodwin sat out with foot and calf injuries.

History

Historical Context

The Mavericks’ 4-0 first-round sweep of Memphis in 2006 helped launch a run that ended with a Finals appearance, illustrating how decisive series victories can shape a postseason. That same year the NBA altered its seeding rules to keep the two best conference records apart until the finals, reinforcing the strategic value of early dominance.

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Thunder Sweep Suns

Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Phoenix Suns 131-122, completing a first-round sweep.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points with eight assists as the Thunder shot 53.7% overall and 50% (17-for-34) from three, while the Suns shot 53.3% overall and 35.9% (14-for-39) from three.
The win gives Oklahoma City at least five days’ rest before facing the Lakers–Rockets series winner and extends coach Mark Daigneault’s 12-0 opening-round record, a third straight sweep.

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