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Thunder Dominate Suns in Western Conference Playoff Opener
The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Phoenix Suns 125-100 in Game 1 of their Western Conference first-round series. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 35 points, contributing to a strong offensive performance.
09/25/2026 · El Mirage edition
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Why it matters locally: The Phoenix Suns' loss in the opening game of their playoff series has implications for local sports fans and potentially for tourism and local businesses if the series progresses differently than hoped.
The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Phoenix Suns 125-100 in Game 1 of the Western Conference first-round series. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led all scorers with 35 points for the Thunder. Chet Holmgren contributed 20 points and 10 rebounds. Kevin Durant led the Suns with 26 points. Devin Booker added 19 points and six assists. The Thunder now lead the best-of-seven series 1-0. Game 2 remains in Oklahoma City.Related Topics
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