Suns vs. Thunder: Start time, where to watch, what's the latest

Suns vs. Thunder: Start time, where to watch, what's the latest

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Suns vs. Thunder: Start time, where to watch, what's the latest

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The Phoenix Suns play against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center

The Phoenix Suns are spending $4,501,045 per win while the Oklahoma City Thunder are spending $3,150,899 per win

Game Time: 8:00 PM EDT on Friday March 29, 2024

Broadcast Info

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National TV: N/A
Home TV: KSBI OKC
Away TV: Arizona’s Family 3TV / Arizona’s Family Sports
Home Radio: WWLS/WKY
Away Radio: KMVP 98.7 / S: KSUN

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What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Clemente Almanza
@CAlmanza1007
Potential Thunder draft prospect Zach Edey dominates in Purdue’s win over Gonzaga (via @The_ThunderWire):
okcthunderwire.usatoday.com/2024/03/30/pot…12:57 PM
StatMuse
@statmuse
Most PPG this month:
31.4 — Giannis Antetokounmpo
31.4 — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
28.9 — Jalen Green
28.8 — Jayson Tatum pic.twitter.com/d4Mo9pX1Qq12:29 PM

Cameron Tabatabaie
@CTabatabaie
Jason Hayward rocking the Kobe Lower Merion shirt on Opening Day pic.twitter.com/SHntAJWiOx12:13 PM

Clemente Almanza
@CAlmanza1007
March 30 West playoff update as SGA-less Thunder dominate KD’s Suns (via @The_ThunderWire):
okcthunderwire.usatoday.com/lists/march-30…11:42 AM
Clemente Almanza
@CAlmanza1007
Jalen Williams on if he plays with the intent of drawing fouls: “I try and predicate my game on not really getting a foul. During the summer, I was working out getting hit in layups and expecting nobody to call a foul. I think it kinda helps me be efficient. Just kinda play… – 11:33 AM
Clemente Almanza
@CAlmanza1007
Here’s what Josh Giddey said last night about changing his mentality towards teams sagging off him. Mentioned how he’s had plenty of conversations with Daigneault about it. Sounds like he had a real epiphany moment pic.twitter.com/pa2vWn66Dg11:09 AM

Clemente Almanza
@CAlmanza1007
Here’s what Josh Giddey said last night about changing his mentality towards teams sagging off him. Mentioned how he’s had plenty of conversations with Daigneault about it. Sounds like he head a real epiphany moment pic.twitter.com/YXnolRjjOw11:07 AM

Clemente Almanza
@CAlmanza1007
ICYMI:
Player grades for the Thunder’s 128-103 win over the Suns (via @The_ThunderWire):
okcthunderwire.usatoday.com/lists/player-g…11:05 AM
Clemente Almanza
@CAlmanza1007
ICYMI:
Player grades for the Thunder’s 128-103 win over the Suns
okcthunderwire.usatoday.com/lists/player-g…10:50 AM
Oklahoma City Thunder
@okcthunder
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Duane Rankin
@DuaneRankin
For East Coast and early West Coast risers:
OKC better than Suns even without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, expose flaws: Takeaways from ugly loss (w/videos) #Suns #ThunderUp azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 10:27 AM
Duane Rankin
@DuaneRankin
UPDATED: OKC better than Phoenix Suns without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, expose flaws: Takeaways from ugly loss (w/videos) #Suns #ThunderUp azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 2:55 AM
Duane Rankin
@DuaneRankin
“We’ve had different lineups with guys getting injured, coming in and out of the lineup. For the most part, we understand each other. We see each other’s tendencies. That’s what you want from a group is to start to understand each other more. We’re doing that.” Kevin Durant #Suns pic.twitter.com/cMpcEMS9fh2:40 AM

Duane Rankin
@DuaneRankin
“They’ve got great talent here. Guys that love to play ball. They’re not too involved with the extra stuff outside of the game. I think that’s what we had as a group when we were here. They got a coach that understands them and understands the game.”
Kevin Durant on OKC. #Suns pic.twitter.com/r88E4D4Zps2:31 AM

Duane Rankin
@DuaneRankin
“We got 8 more games left. Hopefully we get an opportunity to play in the postseason. Take it a game at a time.” Kevin Durant.
If playoffs started today, Suns host Sacramento in 7-8 game for 7th seed in West. Loser plays 9-10 Lakers-Warriors winner at home for 8th seed. #Suns pic.twitter.com/LQdJVUSPim2:13 AM

Duane Rankin
@DuaneRankin
“Our 1-on-1 defense wasn’t as good as it should’ve been. They got around us a lot.”
Kevin Durant after #Suns 128-103 loss to OKC.
“I wouldn’t go that far to say it’s not a good matchup. They beat us three times. It was tough, but I like our chances against anybody regardless.” pic.twitter.com/857zOxSmnE2:07 AM

Brandon Rahbar
@BrandonRahbar
JDub wore a Chet Holmgren shirt in warm ups vs the Jazz last week.
Chet led OKC in points, rebounds and blocks that night.
JDub wore a Josh Giddey shirt in warm ups vs the Suns tonight.
Giddey led OKC in points, rebounds and assists.
(📸: @CAlmanza1007/@jxlorenzi) pic.twitter.com/mDT5RB6ISs12:58 AM

Rylan Stiles
@Rylan_Stiles
I asked Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams about the underrated aspects of Defense. Chet asked me a question back….”you can’t picture yourself out there sliding your feet?”…..spoiler alert: No, I can’t. pic.twitter.com/3xEPTrdl2E12:56 AM

Mike Trudell
@LakersReporter
Updated after LAL (41-33) lost to IND, PHX (43-31) lost to OKC and SAC (42-31) lost to DAL (44-29):
IF: LAL 7-1
THEN: PHX 5-3; SAC 5-4; DAL 3-6
LAL 6-2
PHX 4-4; SAC 4-5; DAL 2-7
LAL 5-3
PHX 3-5; SAC 3-6; DAL 1-8
LAL 4-4
PHX 2-6; SAC 2-7; DAL 0-9 – 12:51 AM
Clemente Almanza
@CAlmanza1007
Chet Holmgren slipped and said the word ‘shit’ in his postgame presser
When asked about the Thunder’s lack of fines, Jalen Williams teased him and said he’ll get one soon for the cuss word
Looks like Holmgren genuinely believed it for a second lmao pic.twitter.com/nhiPKGuHKf12:40 AM

Brad Townsend
@townbrad
With their 10th win in the last 11 games, the 6th-place Mavericks take a 1.5 lead over Phoenix and a 2-game cushion over Sacramento with 9 games left.
Next up: At Houston Sunday, which had won 11 straight. – 12:37 AM
Gerald Bourguet
@GeraldBourguet
I’m done being surprised by the Suns in either direction, and I highly recommend you join me in this place of peace.
We talked about all that and tonight’s ugly loss to OKC on the latest @PHNX_Suns pod: link.chtbl.com/PHNXSuns pic.twitter.com/4EtPoQmlxY12:33 AM

Clemente Almanza
@CAlmanza1007
Fans can feel how they wanna feel about KD but the Thunder should definitely retire his jersey at the very least – 12:32 AM
Duane Rankin
@DuaneRankin
“Can’t think about it too much.”
Royce O’Neale after Suns 128-103 loss at OKC to mark their second worst defeat this season.
End road trip Monday at New Orleans.
“Focus on what we got to do next. Can’t have mishaps like this.” pic.twitter.com/pGohgyH8w612:30 AM

Sam Quinn
@SamQuinnCBS
The Lakers needed either the Kings or the Mavericks to sweep their two games this week. Didn’t really matter which one. Sure enough, Dallas took both wins.
Now both the Kings and Suns are within reasonable striking distance, up two in the loss column, for the Lakers to get to 8. – 12:25 AM
Brandon Rahbar
@BrandonRahbar
Thunder clinch a playoff spot with either:
1 Thunder win
1 Kings loss – 12:23 AM
Clemente Almanza
@CAlmanza1007
The best photos from the Thunder’s 128-103 win over the Suns (via @The_ThunderWire):
okcthunderwire.usatoday.com/lists/photos-b…12:21 AM
Duane Rankin
@DuaneRankin
“We did a good job of moving the basketball early in the game, but we just didn’t shoot it anywhere near as well as they shot the ball. And when we got down big, we had to try to junk the game up with some different lineups and try to claw back in it.” Frank Vogel #Suns pic.twitter.com/uMc24UXgj412:12 AM

Clemente Almanza
@CAlmanza1007
Player grades for the Thunder’s 128-103 win over the Suns (via @The_ThunderWire):
okcthunderwire.usatoday.com/lists/player-g…12:07 AM
Duane Rankin
@DuaneRankin
“I don’t think so. You have to ask him, but I’m not getting any reports that it has anything to do with the ankle.”
Frank Vogel when asked about the way Devin Booker is shooting since returning from the ankle injury.
Booker 18-of-64 from 3 in last 10 games since return. #Suns pic.twitter.com/KmAbCHJfxK12:05 AM

Clemente Almanza
@CAlmanza1007
Chet Holmgren was asked about the Thunder being the least fined team in the league. Said they don’t have a ton of max contract players on the roster
Jalen Williams chimed in: “That may be subject to change.” – 12:05 AM
Kellan Olson
@KellanOlson
The Lakers lost to the Pacers, a big one considering they have a weak four-game slate coming up. They dropped to 33 losses, two back of the Suns in 9th. – 11:53 PM
Kellan Olson
@KellanOlson
The Clippers narrowly beat the Magic today. They remain at 27 losses, and with the Suns dropping to 31, that pretty much does it on potentially catching them.
Pelicans are getting there too. They won last night to remain at 28.
Squandered opportunities with h2h matchups left. – 11:51 PM
Duane Rankin
@DuaneRankin
“This is a tough matchup for us. These guys are young, fast, athletic and they shoot the hell out of it and they defend. We haven’t figured out the blueprint on how to beat these guys yet.”
Frank Vogel as OKC could be 1st rd series.
“We’ve got to figure out this matchup.” #Suns pic.twitter.com/6agA7K9Ley11:49 PM

Duane Rankin
@DuaneRankin
“We all got to own it and we all got to be better and we all got to handle success better.”
Frank Vogel after #Suns “embarrassing” loss to OKC w/o Shai Gilgeous-Alexander after beating defending #NBA champ Denver.
“Unacceptable to get blown out. These games are so important.” pic.twitter.com/KwNlXSUvkS11:43 PM

Brandon Rahbar
@BrandonRahbar
Thunder improve to 51-22.
Tied for #1 in the West.
OKC could possibly clinch a playoff spot this weekend.
Next up: Knicks in Madison Square Garden on Easter Sunday. – 11:42 PM
Brandon Rahbar
@BrandonRahbar
Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren were asked about OKC being the least fined team in the NBA.
Chet says it’s because the team doesn’t have a bunch of max contracts.
JDub: “That may be subject to change.” – 11:38 PM
Clemente Almanza
@CAlmanza1007
When asked about the lack of techs and complaints towards officials, Jalen Williams said they’re human too and that there’s no point in hurting his relationship with them considering they’ll be officiating future games – 11:30 PM
Brandon Rahbar
@BrandonRahbar
Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren sharing the postgame podium.
Chet on rookie Cason Wallace’s play: “He couldn’t do it without his vet.”
JDub: “Chet’s nobody’s vet by the way. He’s still a rookie on this team.” pic.twitter.com/5UWinXD4qc11:27 PM

Clemente Almanza
@CAlmanza1007
Jalen Williams on Cason Wallace’s rookie season: “We’re not really into rookie walls as an organization… His confidence is high all the time and I think he’s just a good human… He’s been really consistent for us all year.” – 11:22 PM
Christopher Hine
@ChristopherHine
With this win, the Timberwolves will do themsleves a world of good related to tiebreakers with Denver and OKC. More on that later. – 11:20 PM
Paul Garcia
@PaulGarciaNBA
The Spurs won their 13th game of the season as underdogs tonight.
Those 13 wins: PHX, PHX, LAL, POR, WAS, MIN, TOR, OKC, IND, GSW, PHX, UTA, NYK
They improved to 8-1 when leading by 20 points in a game this season. – 11:20 PM
Clemente Almanza
@CAlmanza1007
Jalen Williams on Josh Giddey: “I think he just changed his mindset a little. We just tried to instill confidence in him… It just speaks to the volume of the person he is to be through that… He stuck with it, stayed in the gym.” – 11:19 PM
Duane Rankin
@DuaneRankin
OKC better than Phoenix Suns even without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Quick takeaway from ugly loss #Suns #ThunderUp azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral pic.twitter.com/gyYxPfTJva11:17 PM

Kayte Christensen
@kayte_c
Kings first half box score @SacramentoKings vs @dallasmavs
Kings win would give them 3-1 lead on season. Both teams battling with PHX (lost to OKC tonight) for 6th seed in postseason. Kings also have 2-1 lead on Suns with final matchup coming in GM 81 at home pic.twitter.com/lKcSfsWxWB11:15 PM

Duane Rankin
@DuaneRankin
Thunder 128 Suns 103 Final.
2nd worst margin of defeat for Phoenix.
1st?
138-111 at #Clippers Jan. 8. #Suns #ThunderUp11:10 PM
Rylan Stiles
@Rylan_Stiles
I asked Josh Giddey about the SLOB play that ends with SGA diving at the rim which led to him explaining how defenses are countering it planting a big at the rim which is abnormal, the first cut is typically a dummy cut which is why he used. He explained how teams are prepping… pic.twitter.com/aRyQqrZ1nw11:05 PM

Paul Garcia
@PaulGarciaNBA
The Spurs are now 7-8 in their last 15 games. Not a bad record for a team with the worst record out West.
Wins against Thunder, Pacers, Warriors, Nets, Suns, Jazz, Knicks – 10:59 PM
Clemente Almanza
@CAlmanza1007
Josh Giddey said he used to dread going into games where bigs would sag off of him. Said he’s embraced it recently and wants to force teams to change their defensive strategies against him – 10:52 PM
Brandon Rahbar
@BrandonRahbar
Josh Giddey says he used to dread coming into a game knowing that a big was going to guard him.
And he used to judge games on whether he hit his 3s or not.
But he says he changed his mindset and has started to learn how to attack it. Now he wants to punish teams if they guard… – 10:52 PM
Duane Rankin
@DuaneRankin
“Yes.”
Suns coach Frank Vogel when asked if he’s felt the support from team owner Mat Ishbia through a season like this. #Suns10:50 PM
Clemente Almanza
@CAlmanza1007
Josh Giddey said he tries to stay levelheaded through the highs and lows of a season and mentioned that’s something he struggled with to start the year: “I used to overthink everything.” – 10:48 PM
Brandon Rahbar
@BrandonRahbar
Josh Giddey on OKC’s energy:
“The energy is contagious.
Everyone who stepped on the floor tonight was a big contributor for us.”
OKC had 7 players in double digits vs the Suns. – 10:48 PM
Brandon Rahbar
@BrandonRahbar
Mark Daigneault on Jusuf Nurkic going from 31 rebounds vs OKC earlier this month to 3 rebounds tonight:
“I thought Chet especially did a great job scrapping.
We just played hard tonight.” – 10:42 PM
Brandon Rahbar
@BrandonRahbar
Mark Daigneault on Josh Giddey:
“I think it’s a good lesson there’s a lot of ups and downs in a player’s career. Especially a young player.
He’s done a great job of persisting through everything.
Lately he’s been able to tap back into his identity as a player.” – 10:41 PM
Clemente Almanza
@CAlmanza1007
Mark Daigneault said Chet Holmgren did a good job at scrapping and keeping the Suns off the glass: “We just played really, really hard tonight.” – 10:41 PM
Rylan Stiles
@Rylan_Stiles
Mark Daigneault said the Thunder “had the juice tonight”
Some say he is a Locked on Thunder listener*
*No one says that. – 10:38 PM
Rylan Stiles
@Rylan_Stiles
I had a chance to catch up with Kevin Durant pregame. He was very complimentary of this Thunder team, how they’ll handle postseason inexperience:
“It’s just basketball. At the end of the day, we do this s— every day.”
si.com/nba/thunder/ne…10:31 PM
Kendrick Perkins
@KendrickPerkins
Either the Suns suck or they’re trying to get Vogel fired… because they have ZERO excuses for getting STOMPED out tonight by the Thunder who didn’t have their best player!!! I’m just saying… – 10:30 PM
Gerald Bourguet
@GeraldBourguet
We’re going live on @PHNX_Suns to talk about another brutal Suns loss (and why it’s past time to stop letting this team dictate your mood)! Come hang out:
youtube.com/watch?v=rG5p9i… pic.twitter.com/vPDx6oTDNY10:29 PM

Brandon Rahbar
@BrandonRahbar
Thunder were 11-3 when Aaron Wiggins started last season.
Thunder are 1-0 when Aaron Wiggins starts this season. – 10:28 PM
Brandon Rahbar
@BrandonRahbar
OKC Thunder tonight
49-87 FG
16-30 3PT
14-14 FT
33 AST
No SGA.
25 point blowout over the Suns. pic.twitter.com/OOof46ekBY10:25 PM

Jason Anderson
@JandersonSacBee
With the Suns’ loss to the Thunder, the Kings have a chance to reclaim the No. 6 seed with a win over the Mavericks tonight. – 10:22 PM
Royce Young
@royceyoung
Thunder beat the Suns 128-103.
– Giddey: 23-7-9 (10-15 shooting)
– Chet: 20 and 6 rebounds (6-10 shooting)
– Dub: 16-4-3
– Wiggins: 15 and 4 rebounds (6-8 shooting, 3-4 from 3)
– Dort: 11 and 3 assists
– Joe: 14 (4-7 from 3)
– Wallace: 16-4-3 (4-4 from 3) – 10:22 PM
Gerald Bourguet
@GeraldBourguet
Final: OKC 128, PHX 103
Durant: 26 Pts, 6 Reb, 10-17 FG
Beal: 15 Pts, 6-13 FG
Allen: 13 Pts, 9 Reb, 5 Ast, 6-16 FG
Booker: 14 Pts, 5 Ast, 4-8 FG
Giddey: 23 Pts, 9 Ast, 7 Reb, 10-15 FG – 10:21 PM
Clemente Almanza
@CAlmanza1007
FINAL: Thunder 128, Suns 103
Giddey – 23 points, 9 assists, 7 rebounds
JDub – 16 points, 4 rebounds
Chet – 20 points, 6 rebounds
Wiggins – 15 points, 4 rebounds
KD – 26 points, 6 rebounds
Beal – 15 points
Booker – 14 points, 5 assists
OKC is 51-22 – 10:20 PM
Brandon Rahbar
@BrandonRahbar
Josh Giddey last 4 games
23 PTS/7 REB/9 AST
31 PTS/7 REB/4 AST
25 PTS/5-8 3PT/9 REB
19 PTS/4-6 3PT/9 REB/8 AST pic.twitter.com/AYTWwyt6yj10:19 PM

Ball Don’t Lie
@Balldontlie
Brittney Griner has re-signed with the Phoenix Mercury, the WNBA announced. pic.twitter.com/4BDHYyz1k510:17 PM

Duane Rankin
@DuaneRankin
Isaiah Thomas fast start. five points already. Hits 3. #Suns down 20 as Okogie hits 3. – 10:13 PM
Brandon Rahbar
@BrandonRahbar
OKC’s 3 games without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander:
Buzzer beater loss to the Warriors on a controversial Steph Curry layup.
Overtime loss to red-hot Rockets on the 2nd night of a back to back with Chet Holmgren fouling out early.
Blowout win over the Suns.
This is a deep team. – 10:13 PM
Brandon Rahbar
@BrandonRahbar
Not gonna lie, I truly admire 5’9 Isaiah Thomas taking Chet Holmgren to the rim.
Chet swatted him of course, but I respect it. – 10:11 PM
Tim Reynolds
@ByTimReynolds
Heat 142, Blazers 82, final.
— Biggest win margin in Heat history.
— Third-worst loss in Blazers history (but only second-worst in 2024).
— Biggest lead in Heat history.
— Second-biggest win margin in NBA this season, behind the 62-point win by OKC over Portland. – 10:10 PM
Brandon Rahbar
@BrandonRahbar
Suns waving the white flag.
KD, Booker, Nurkic, Beal and Allen all check out.
OKC up 26 points with 8 minutes to go. – 10:09 PM
Gerald Bourguet
@GeraldBourguet
ISAIAH THOMAS MINUTES – 10:09 PM
Duane Rankin
@DuaneRankin
#Suns taking out starters down 110-84 with 7:33 left.
Isaiah Thomas in the game. #Thunder10:09 PM
Clemente Almanza
@CAlmanza1007
Suns clear the bench. Thunder are on their way to an impressive win without SGA – 10:09 PM
Duane Rankin
@DuaneRankin
Durant had long talk with referee during coaches challenge. #Suns down 108-82 with under 9 left pic.twitter.com/e4zj6qzM5R10:08 PM

Clemente Almanza
@CAlmanza1007
Successful challenge for Daigneault. That’s 2 tonight for the Thunder head coach
pic.twitter.com/PNxudsj0uX10:04 PM
Harrison Wind
@HarrisonWind
Two straight potential West playoff foes — Suns and Timberwolves through one half — have come to Denver and out-efforted the Nuggets, played harder, and more disciplined and focused. Nuggets aren’t playing like a team that’s in a fight for the #1 seed right now. – 10:04 PM
Duane Rankin
@DuaneRankin
Booker back in as #Suns down 25 with 9:23 left in game. – 10:00 PM
Dan Favale
@danfavale
this suns team is generationally bizarre – 9:58 PM
Clemente Almanza
@CAlmanza1007
What a wild week for the Suns lol. Lose to the Wemby-less Spurs, beat the Nuggets at Denver and then get blown out by the SGA-less Thunder – 9:57 PM
Erik Slater
@erikslater_
Dennis Schroder (7/11), Mikal Bridges (7/11) and Cam Thomas (5/8) are the second trio of Nets to make five or more threes in the same game in franchise history.
Jeff Green, Tyler Johnson, and Landry Shamet did it on 4/1/21 vs. Charlotte. – 9:52 PM
Ben Anderson
@BensHoops
Dillon Brooks is purposely slapping the Jazz’s shooters’ hands after they release the ball, which according to the rule book, is perfectly legal.
Collin Sexton went into the timeout complaining to the refs about it. – 9:51 PM
Clemente Almanza
@CAlmanza1007
End of 3Q: Thunder 101, Suns 80
Giddey – 21 points, 6 assists, 6 rebounds
Chet – 14 points
JDub – 14 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists
Joe – 14 points
KD – 24 points, 5 rebounds
Beal – 15 points
Booker – 12 points, 4 assists – 9:50 PM
Gerald Bourguet
@GeraldBourguet
End of 3Q: OKC 101, PHX 80
Durant: 24 Pts, 5 Reb, 9-15 FG
Beal: 15 Pts, 6-11 FG
Allen: 13 Pts, 8 Reb, 5 Ast, 6-16 FG
Booker: 12 Pts, 4 Ast, 4-8 FG
Giddey: 21-6-6, 9-14 FG
Suns started 6-for-11 from 3 but have gone 4-for-21 since, all while giving up 3 30+ quarters – 9:50 PM
Duane Rankin
@DuaneRankin
#Thunder 101 #Suns 80 after three. – 9:50 PM
Rylan Stiles
@Rylan_Stiles
Josh Giddey has now scored 20+ points in three consecutive games. This marks the third time he’s accomplished such a feat in his career.
Thunder PR – 9:48 PM
Clemente Almanza
@CAlmanza1007
Thunder PR:
Josh Giddey has now scored 20+ points in three consecutive games. This marks the third time he’s accomplished such a feat in his career. – 9:48 PM
Michael Pina
@MichaelVPina
If I could own the bulk of any one team’s future draft capital it would probably be the Suns – 9:47 PM
Clemente Almanza
@CAlmanza1007
Jalen Williams about to check back in. He was in some decent pain during that last timeout. Looks like he’s OK now – 9:47 PM
Duane Rankin
@DuaneRankin
Suns have gotten consecutive stops here and finally scored on other end on O’Neale putback. Down 18.
Timeout OKC with 1:02 left in 3rd. – 9:45 PM
Fred Katz
@FredKatz
Jalen Brunson is on career-high watch by the way. He’s already got 42 here in the third quarter. Career high came earlier this season when he dropped 50 against the Suns. – 9:44 PM
Duane Rankin
@DuaneRankin
Vogel has Okogie in with O’Neale, Gordon, Durant and Allen. #Suns down 20 under two left in 3rd. – 9:43 PM
Rylan Stiles
@Rylan_Stiles
After that block by Jaylin Williams and hustle by Cason Wallace Mark Daigneault couldn’t help but emphatically clap on the sidelines as the Thunder are currently flooding the Suns 97-77. – 9:42 PM
Brandon Rahbar
@BrandonRahbar
Josh Giddey 4 straight games with 19+ points.
Giddey leading all scorers (including KD and Booker) tonight and has led OKC in scoring in 3 of the past 4 games.
The one game he didn’t, Giddey had 25 points to JDub’s 26. – 9:41 PM
Clemente Almanza
@CAlmanza1007
Wallace just saved the ball from going out of bounds and threw it off of Grayson Allen. That might’ve been the loudest cheer yet from this active crowd tonight – 9:41 PM
Royce Young
@royceyoung
What a big brain play by Cason Wallace. The Thunder are just FLYING around in this game. – 9:41 PM
Duane Rankin
@DuaneRankin
Dort looks at his hand after hitting another 3.
#Suns down 97-74 as they’ve trailed by as many as 26. #Thunder9:41 PM
Duane Rankin
@DuaneRankin
Dort looks at his hand after hitting another 3.
#Suns down 97-41 with under four minutes left in 3rd. – 9:40 PM
Duane Rankin
@DuaneRankin
Booker picks up 5th foul trying to guard Giddey.
Vogel challenged call on Booker. 4:57 left in 3rd. Lost challenge. #Suns down 19. #ThunderUp9:38 PM
Clemente Almanza
@CAlmanza1007
Devin Booker picks up his 5th foul with 4:57 left in the 3Q. Thunder lead 90-71. Suns will challenge the call – 9:37 PM
Duane Rankin
@DuaneRankin
No need for Durant to pass up that one. Turnover leads to #Thunder transition bucket.
Gordon answer. Fouled. FT. #Suns down 19. – 9:36 PM
Brandon Rahbar
@BrandonRahbar
Thunder without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are up 22 points on a fully healthy Suns squad. – 9:36 PM
Rylan Stiles
@Rylan_Stiles
The Thunder are clicking at a laughably good rate right now. Jalen Williams with a massive swat to spark a transition chance where Wiggins knocks in a turnaround jumper. OKC up 88-66. – 9:34 PM
Clemente Almanza
@CAlmanza1007
Crowd vibes are immaculate tonight as Thunder lead by 21 points over the Suns. Doing a wave during this recent timeout pic.twitter.com/gpkvPBDAOn9:34 PM

Duane Rankin
@DuaneRankin
Booker picks up 4th foul. Stays in #Suns down 20. – 9:33 PM
Duane Rankin
@DuaneRankin
“It’s not just the Shai Gilgeous-Alexander show.”
Frank Vogel before tonight’s Suns-Thunder matchup.
Thunder up 84-63 without Gilgeous-Alexander (quad). #Suns #ThunderUp pic.twitter.com/UH9Uy7TeOe9:33 PM

Gerald Bourguet
@GeraldBourguet
Devin Booker wincing a bit and holding his hip after hitting the deck on a layup attempt. Doesn’t seem to be serious, he’s staying in the game – 9:33 PM
Gerald Bourguet
@GeraldBourguet
Thunder are shooting 65% overall and 10-for-13 from 3 early in the 3rd quarter. Suns aren’t gonna win many games that way. Didn’t think the first-half defense was that bad, but starting to slip up here with the lead ballooning – 9:30 PM
Kellan Olson
@KellanOlson
Some Suns slippage to open the 3rd and it is no longer up for grabs. – 9:29 PM
Rylan Stiles
@Rylan_Stiles
Lu Dort is feeling it, pretty animated after that triple sends the Suns into a timeout. – 9:29 PM
Clemente Almanza
@CAlmanza1007
Dort hits a 3 and Suns are forced to call another timeout. Thunder lead 84-63 with 8:23 left in the 3Q – 9:29 PM
Brandon Rahbar
@BrandonRahbar
KD could win with these cats. – 9:28 PM
Gerald Bourguet
@GeraldBourguet
Suns don’t really have that guy in the starting lineup who specializes in ball containment. Grayson Allen does his best, but the Thunder are younger, quick, and athletic, and their drives open it up for everyone else. Tough matchup, even without SGA – 9:26 PM
Duane Rankin
@DuaneRankin
Giddey to the rim on Allen after Beal turnover trying to find Durant after grabbing offensive rebound.
#Suns down 15. Timeout Phoenix with 9:46 left in 3rd. – 9:24 PM
Clemente Almanza
@CAlmanza1007
Some really flashy finishes by Dort and Giddey have the Thunder up 76-63. Suns call an early timeout with 9:46 left in the 3Q – 9:24 PM
Rylan Stiles
@Rylan_Stiles
Lu Dort and Josh Giddey with back to back tough rim finishes and the Suns need a timeout down 78-63. – 9:24 PM
Duane Rankin
@DuaneRankin
Drew Eubanks and Isaiah Thomas first two out the locker room.
#Suns down 11 at half. Phoenix 9-18 when trailing at the half. pic.twitter.com/1ehG5vmz6M9:20 PM

Duane Rankin
@DuaneRankin
Jalen Williams to rim with Bradley Beal on him.
#Suns down 70-59 half.
PHX: Kevin Durant 14, Grayson Allen 13, Devin Booker 12, Beal 11.
OKC: Isaiah Joe 14, Williams 12, Chet Holmgren 10.
Turnovers: Suns 7 (11 OKC pts), Thunder 2 (4 PHX pts).
3PT: PHX 7-of-18, OKC 8-of-11. pic.twitter.com/lnfMXF6gS79:14 PM

Brandon Rahbar
@BrandonRahbar
Isaiah Joe first half
14 PTS
4-4 3PT
Jalen Williams first half
12 PTS
2 STL
OKC team shooting splits: 62/73/100.
OKC has 2 turnovers and 19 assists.
Thunder up 70-59. – 9:07 PM
Kellan Olson
@KellanOlson
Strong first half from the Thunder. Suns just a step off here and there on enough possessions for this to be a decent-sized deficit. Game is absolutely up for grabs still. – 9:06 PM
Clemente Almanza
@CAlmanza1007
HALF: Thunder 70, Suns 59
JDub – 12 points
Chet – 10 points
Joe – 14 points
KD – 14 points
Allen – 13 points, 6 rebounds
Booker – 12 points, 4 assists – 9:06 PM
Gerald Bourguet
@GeraldBourguet
Halftime: OKC 70, PHX 59
Durant: 14 Pts, 6-9 FG
Allen: 13 Pts, 6 Reb, 6-11 FG
Booker: 12 Pts, 4 Ast, 4-7 FG
Beal: 11 Pts, 4-8 FG
Joe: 14 Pts, 4-4 3P – 9:05 PM
Rylan Stiles
@Rylan_Stiles
A really good close to the half from Jalen Williams puts OKC up 70-59 at the half. – 9:05 PM
Clemente Almanza
@CAlmanza1007
JDub pokes the ball out of Booker and scores on the other end in transition. He has 10 points and a pair of steals so far – 9:04 PM
Steve Popper
@StevePopper
And Donte DiVincenzo wipes Evan Fournier from the Knicks record book with this 242nd 3. – 9:04 PM
Brandon Rahbar
@BrandonRahbar
Josh Giddey had a wide open shot but waited one beat for Isaiah Joe to get open.
Joe splashes the 3.
He’s 3-3 from deep in the first half and he just hit another one as I was tweeting this 4-4. – 8:59 PM
Rylan Stiles
@Rylan_Stiles
Unreal first half for Isaiah Joe already 14 points off the pine with 3 minutes to go until intermission. – 8:58 PM
Brandon Rahbar
@BrandonRahbar
Josh Giddey had a wide open shot but waited one beat for Isaiah Joe to get open.
Joe splashes the 3. He’s 3-3 from deep in the first half and he just hit another one as I was tweeting this 4-4. – 8:58 PM
Rylan Stiles
@Rylan_Stiles
I think you saw this week for Giddey pay off that play. A shot fake draws the defense to him, he kicks to Joe open in the corner for 3. – 8:58 PM
Clemente Almanza
@CAlmanza1007
Grayson Allen always involved in this shit lol – 8:56 PM
Duane Rankin
@DuaneRankin
Grayson Allen with the driving layup after ball movement. #Suns down six. Timeout #Thunder with 4:05 left in half. – 8:56 PM
Duane Rankin
@DuaneRankin
#Suns down 8 as Booker scores off offensive rebound of a missed FT.
#ThunderUp turnover. – 8:55 PM
Duane Rankin
@DuaneRankin
Bol in. Got Booker, O’Neale, Nurkic, Bol and Allen.
#Suns down 10. #ThunderUp8:54 PM
Gerald Bourguet
@GeraldBourguet
All 10 Thunder players have scored, and they’re up 24-6 in bench points. Defense is getting shredded for 59% shooting and 6-for-9 from 3 – 8:53 PM
Brandon Rahbar
@BrandonRahbar
Lu Dort swipes KD 1v1 and Josh Giddey hits a jumper on the other end.
Giddey, Chet and Isaiah Joe lead OKC with 8 points.
OKC up 54-43. – 8:52 PM
Kellan Olson
@KellanOlson
Giddey in the “OK he’s got it going now you should guard him normally now” range we saw the Suns unable to adjust to in Milwaukee – 8:52 PM
Ryan Blackburn
@NBABlackburn
Should I post a Barry tweet about the Nuggets getting Phoenix’s best effort and then playing dumb against the Thunder without Shai? – 8:51 PM
Clemente Almanza
@CAlmanza1007
Dort strips KD of the ball and Giddey swishes in an elbow jumper on the other end. Suns call a timeout as Thunder lead 54-43 with 5:18 left in the 2Q – 8:51 PM
Rylan Stiles
@Rylan_Stiles
This has been a really good Jaylin Williams game, one of the best plays was his savvy post up to clear the way for that Josh Giddey elbow jumper. Cash. Suns timeout. – 8:51 PM
Duane Rankin
@DuaneRankin
Giddey jumper after Dort steal on Durant.
#Suns down 54-43. Timeout Phoenix. 5:18 left in half. – 8:51 PM
Rylan Stiles
@Rylan_Stiles
This is some high-level player movement by the Thunder to spread the Suns defense thin. Kenrich Williams benefits from a great cut with a dime from Josh Giddey. – 8:50 PM
Duane Rankin
@DuaneRankin
Dort called for flopping tech. #Suns down seven as Booker back in for Beal. 6:13 left in half. – 8:49 PM
Rylan Stiles
@Rylan_Stiles
Death, Taxes, Jalen Williams at the left elbow. – 8:48 PM
Duane Rankin
@DuaneRankin
Phoenix Suns signing veteran point guard Isaiah Thomas to a second 10-day deal (w/video) #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral pic.twitter.com/4moYJ0kQSR8:46 PM

Kellan Olson
@KellanOlson
No turnovers for the Thunder and they have 26 points in the paint. Execution hasn’t been much of an issue without SGA. – 8:44 PM
Gerald Bourguet
@GeraldBourguet
Thunder are good! Even without SGA, they’ve got a lot of solid contributors. Gonna be fun watching such a young team go to war with whoever they get matched up with in the playoffs – 8:44 PM
Duane Rankin
@DuaneRankin
Durant X Allen = 20 points (9-of-12 FGS).
Rest of Suns = 18 points (6-of-17 FGs).
Timeout Phoenix. Down 45-38 with 8:14 left in 1st half. #Suns #ThunderUp8:44 PM
Brandon Rahbar
@BrandonRahbar
Cason Wallace jukes Royce O’Neale to oohs and ahhs from the OKC crowd.
Mark Daigneault compared Wallace to Ed Reed but he looked more like Jamal Lewis there. – 8:41 PM
Rylan Stiles
@Rylan_Stiles
Cason Wallace showing off his handles with a nice in and out dribble to get to the rim. I think next season esp. we will see him with the ball in his hands more. – 8:39 PM
Brandon Rahbar
@BrandonRahbar
Impressive start from the SGA-less Thunder vs a fully healthy Suns squad.
8 Thunder players scored in the opening frame.
Booker has 4 points on 1-4 shooting. His one made bucket was a goaltend.
OKC up 34-32. – 8:37 PM
Clemente Almanza
@CAlmanza1007
End of 1Q: Thunder 34, Suns 32
Giddey – 6 points
Wiggins – 5 points, 2 rebounds
Wallace – 5 points
Allen – 9 points, 4 rebounds
Beal – 6 points
KD – 5 points – 8:35 PM
Gerald Bourguet
@GeraldBourguet
End of 1Q: OKC 34, PHX 32
Allen: 9 Pts, 4 Reb, 4-5 FG
Beal: 6 Pts, 2-4 3P
Booker: 4 Pts, 4 Ast, 1-4 FG
Durant: 5 Pts, 2-3 FG
Giddey: 6 Pts, 3-7 FG – 8:35 PM
Duane Rankin
@DuaneRankin
#Suns down 34-32 after one as OKC is 4-of-6 from 3.
Booker two fouls late in the 1st. Okogie checks in final 7.8 seconds. – 8:35 PM
Duane Rankin
@DuaneRankin
Now I get an offense having a possession without a pass is frowned up, but when Bradley Beal gets to the paint with no resistance, but kicks it out for a 3?
Again, I get that’s what the game is.
Even get he’s kicking the ball to Booker who was open.
But passing up that look? – 8:33 PM
Rylan Stiles
@Rylan_Stiles
Isaiah Joe, esp. with Jaylin Williams on the floor, has a lot more cut gravity than before. It is really helping the spacing of this lineup as he catches the defenses attention and J-Will is a plus-passer who can whip the ball into the corner to take advantage of it. – 8:33 PM
Duane Rankin
@DuaneRankin
This lineup of O’Neale, Allen, Booker, Eubanks and Gordon gets about a minute or two run in 1st quarter.
Then Beal comes in for Allen.
Thoughts? #Suns down one. – 8:30 PM
Rylan Stiles
@Rylan_Stiles
Aaron Wiggins continues to make a winning impact with each chance he gets. Just nailed a triple from a step behind the line. – 8:30 PM
Duane Rankin
@DuaneRankin
FYI: Scott Foster crew chief tonight. #Suns #ThunderUp8:29 PM
Duane Rankin
@DuaneRankin
OKC wins challenge. Thunder ball. #Suns up two. – 8:28 PM
Gerald Bourguet
@GeraldBourguet
One game was never gonna bump Thad Young ahead of Drew Eubanks in the rotation. What I want to see if Vogel finds pockets where Young can get in there and give the Suns a different look (especially if Eubanks’ minutes don’t go well) – 8:27 PM
Kellan Olson
@KellanOlson
Eubanks checks in for Nurkic. – 8:26 PM
Rylan Stiles
@Rylan_Stiles
Another strong attack by Gordon Hayward to the rim for the finish. Could have been an and-one. Picking up where he left off offensively on Wednesday. – 8:26 PM
Duane Rankin
@DuaneRankin
That’s two travels called on Allen. #Suns8:21 PM
Duane Rankin
@DuaneRankin
Nurkic unable to score with Josh Giddey guarding him. #Suns, #Thunder tied at 16-16. – 8:21 PM
Phoenix Suns
@Suns
KD ➡️ Book ➡️ Beal
A thing of beauty 🤩 pic.twitter.com/rOsVNgS3Il8:19 PM

Oklahoma City Thunder
@okcthunder
Chet driving hard to the hoop 💪 pic.twitter.com/EqgYW0VPrv8:18 PM

Duane Rankin
@DuaneRankin
Beal 3. #Suns up 16-12. Timeout OKC with 7:46 left in 1st quarter. #ThunderUp8:18 PM
Gerald Bourguet
@GeraldBourguet
Great ball movement from the Suns so far. 6 assists and 6 made buckets so far, and 4 of them are 3s – 8:17 PM
Clemente Almanza
@CAlmanza1007
Beal knocks down a 3-pointer. Thunder call a timeout as Suns lead 16-12 with 7:46 left in the 1Q – 8:17 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder
@okcthunder
Chet driving hard to the hoop 💪 pic.twitter.com/lvBiKzFraz8:15 PM

Rylan Stiles
@Rylan_Stiles
Josh Giddey finds Aaron Wiggins who runs the dive to the basket SLOB play to perfection in place of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. – 8:15 PM
Phoenix Suns
@Suns
Picking up where he left off 🎯 pic.twitter.com/v3QxnrSsoc8:13 PM

Brandon Rahbar
@BrandonRahbar
Chet Holmgren skies down the lane and scores on KD.
BIG roar from the OKC crowd. – 8:13 PM
Rylan Stiles
@Rylan_Stiles
Chet Holmgrenwith a quick four points, that last bucket over Durant really got the crowd juiced. – 8:12 PM
Duane Rankin
@DuaneRankin
Beal dribbling more with his right hand already than he did most of Wednesday’s game with that sprained right ring finger.
#Thunder up 6-3. #Suns8:12 PM
Duane Rankin
@DuaneRankin
Kevin Durant hits first shot. 3.
Fans boo. #Suns 3-0. – 8:11 PM
Rylan Stiles
@Rylan_Stiles
Thunder Fans react to Kevin Durant being introduced in the starting 5 for the Suns; pic.twitter.com/w5OYoOEyN98:08 PM

Clemente Almanza
@CAlmanza1007
Welp, KD gets heavily boo’d in the Suns starters intro pic.twitter.com/OB8hUR3bFe8:07 PM

Duane Rankin
@DuaneRankin
The boos continue for Kevin Durant in OKC. #Suns #ThunderUp pic.twitter.com/yjzsdyWG608:06 PM

Oklahoma City Thunder
@okcthunder
Friday 5️⃣
Presented by @Kia pic.twitter.com/aUQeMdgTle8:01 PM

Duane Rankin
@DuaneRankin
Devin Booker and Eric Gordon pregame. #Suns pic.twitter.com/eH7GRNHr6H7:42 PM

Rylan Stiles
@Rylan_Stiles
The Thunder starters vs Suns:
Josh Giddey
Aaron Wiggins
Lu Dort
Jalen Williams
Chet Holmgren – 7:40 PM
Brandon Rahbar
@BrandonRahbar
Thunder starters vs Suns
Giddey
Dort
Wiggins (!)
JDub
Chet
SGA is out and day to day.
KD back in OKC on a Friday night. Should be fun. – 7:35 PM
Clemente Almanza
@CAlmanza1007
Thunder starting lineup:
Giddey
Wiggins
Dort
JDub
Chet – 7:34 PM
Gerald Bourguet
@GeraldBourguet
We’re going live on @PHNX_Suns to talk Suns vs. Thunder with Nurk back and SGA out! Get in here:
youtube.com/watch?v=BawFvn… pic.twitter.com/cJZvZSzc7W7:27 PM

Clemente Almanza
@CAlmanza1007
More of SGA warming up. Looks like he’s wearing some tape on his right elbow pic.twitter.com/cScAegoUSm7:17 PM

Duane Rankin
@DuaneRankin
Jusuf Nurkic (ankle) IN. #Suns7:08 PM
Duane Rankin
@DuaneRankin
Bradley Beal and Kevin Durant pregame. #Suns #ThunderUp pic.twitter.com/DDfBFt2ZFV7:07 PM

Clemente Almanza
@CAlmanza1007
Plenty of love for KD in OKC still pic.twitter.com/rbiWnj5RqG6:59 PM

Clemente Almanza
@CAlmanza1007
Jalen Williams — with his brother Cody watching courtside — warming up with a Josh Giddey shirt pic.twitter.com/8HHQgpzfFx6:57 PM

Clemente Almanza
@CAlmanza1007
Good amount of Suns & KD fans here pic.twitter.com/gHczCUyd606:51 PM

Duane Rankin
@DuaneRankin
Frank Vogel said they’re hopeful Jusuf Nurkic (ankle) will play tonight, but they want to test it first. #Suns6:37 PM
Duane Rankin
@DuaneRankin
#Suns are planning to sign Isaiah Thomas to a second 10-day.
Today is last day of 1st. – 6:30 PM
Brandon Rahbar
@BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is OUT tonight vs the Suns.
This is SGA’s 3rd missed game of the season. – 6:24 PM
Tim MacMahon
@espn_macmahon
OKC star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (quad) is out vs. Suns tonight. He’s considered day to day moving forward, per coach Mark Daigneault. – 6:23 PM
Duane Rankin
@DuaneRankin
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (quad) OUT. #Suns #ThunderUp6:23 PM
Clemente Almanza
@CAlmanza1007
Mark Daigneault said Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is out tonight and continues to make good progress. Still day to day – 6:23 PM
Rylan Stiles
@Rylan_Stiles
Mark Daigneault confirmed Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is OUT tonight, “continues to be day to day” said he “has made good progress” but is out tonight vs Suns. – 6:22 PM
Phoenix Suns
@Suns
KD 16s, Book 1s and whole lot more 👟
Go into tonight’s locker room with Equipment Manager @PHXJGaspar to see what the guys are wearing! pic.twitter.com/Zu2kB8p2pv6:01 PM

Kellan Olson
@KellanOlson
With SGA doubtful, the Suns are actually the slight betting favorites against the Thunder tonight.
If it’s not a trap game but smells like a trap game and looks like a trap game is it still a trap game? – 5:14 PM
Clemente Almanza
@CAlmanza1007
Isaiah Thomas putting in some early work 👀 pic.twitter.com/HtEHm46Mvn5:03 PM

Duane Rankin
@DuaneRankin
Battle-tested Thaddeus Young shows value in Phoenix Suns biggest win, stays ready (w/videos) #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 4:47 PM
Joe Mussatto
@joe_mussatto
An eventual return to OKC would tie the frayed strings of Kevin Durant’s career into a neat bow. Both sides would have to play ball, though.
Pregame read ahead of Thunder-Suns: oklahoman.com/story/sports/n…4:21 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder
@okcthunder
❝We’re really focused on the game plan, and we go out there with an edge and play with aggression and physicality.❞
@zai_joe1 speaks with @NickAGallo ahead of tonight’s 7PM game at @PaycomCenter 🎤 pic.twitter.com/vnyjhpPSG94:00 PM

Clemente Almanza
@CAlmanza1007
My parents grew up in Mexico so soccer was always the top sport they watched/played but they’ve recently started to get into basketball because of me
My mom called me yesterday and said, ‘Boy, they sure did call a lot of fouls last night huh?’ about the Rockets-Thunder game lmao – 3:59 PM
Phoenix Suns
@Suns
Will there be 2 or more 3-point FGs made in the first 3 minutes of tonight’s game?
📲 Bet Now: bit.ly/49y8hCQ
@FDSportsbook | #ComingInHot3:56 PM
Clemente Almanza
@CAlmanza1007
Potential Thunder draft prospect Donovan Clingan helps UConn in win over San Diego State (via @The_ThunderWire):
okcthunderwire.usatoday.com/2024/03/29/pot…3:12 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder
@okcthunder
The Thunder looks to carry togetherness on defense to the offensive end of the floor tonight against the Suns.
@ParisNLawson and @NickAGallo bring you today’s @OUHealth Game Day Report 📝 pic.twitter.com/tYhPSo4GIZ3:00 PM

Stephen Noh
@StephNoh
Best volume iso scorers this season:
——
1. Kawhi (1.19 points per possession)
2. Dejounte Murray ❗️(1.18 PPP)
3. SGA (1.12 PPP)
T-4. Harden | DeRozan (1.11 PPP)
6. Luka (1.10 PPP)
7. Embiid (1.09 PPP)
8. Tatum (1.06 PPP)
T-9. Paul George | Zion | Kyrie (1.05 PPP) – 2:54 PM
Rylan Stiles
@Rylan_Stiles
New Locked on #Thunder Podcast:
🏀 @MichaelOnSports joins the show
🏀 BOLD PREDICTIONS to finish out the regular season
🏀 How Will the NBA Standings Shake Out?
🏀 Can anyone spoil a Nuggets vs Celtics Finals?
#ThunderUp
linktr.ee/LockedOnThunder pic.twitter.com/ZomDOrcJR72:49 PM

Rylan Stiles
@Rylan_Stiles
Kenrich Williams discussed defense in the NBA and Chet Holmgren’s impact at shootaround and other notes from this morning:
si.com/nba/thunder/ne…2:34 PM
Phoenix Suns
@Suns
We want to see YOUR favorite moments from YOUR perspective!
📲 Upload your cell phone clips from the 2023-24 regular season: bit.ly/3xpzHfV
Whether you were in-arena, at home, or out with friends — share what you captured! pic.twitter.com/YCbmE58UaI2:07 PM

Chase Hughes
@ChaseHughesNBCS
Richaun Holmes is OUT tonight against the Pistons with his left toe contusion, the Wizards say. Tyus Jones and Landry Shamet remain out. – 2:02 PM
Harrison Wind
@HarrisonWind
What I’m watching for tonight vs. Timberwolves:
– How does Denver treat this game?
The Nuggets didn’t treat the Suns’ matchup like a true playoff game or a game that they really went all-out to win. What makes me say that? Denver debuted a lineup with Peyton Watson at backup… – 1:58 PM
Clemente Almanza
@CAlmanza1007
March 29 West playoff update as Thunder host Suns (via @The_ThunderWire):
okcthunderwire.usatoday.com/lists/march-29…1:32 PM
Harrison Wind
@HarrisonWind
The Nuggets will make the playoffs for the 6th straight season this year. It’s the longest active playoff streak in the Western Conference.
(Next is Memphis, Phoenix currently at three-straight seasons.) – 1:14 PM
Gerald Bourguet
@GeraldBourguet
On the latest @PHNX_Suns pod, we talked about a possible in-season extension for Grayson Allen, and why it’s imperative the Suns bring him back one way or another
Full episode: link.chtbl.com/PHNXSuns pic.twitter.com/WKpAqzNKAa1:05 PM

Rylan Stiles
@Rylan_Stiles
I asked Kenrich Williams what’s the most overlooked part of defense in the NBA, “defending without fouling” pic.twitter.com/Lfbo6B5bp01:00 PM

Clemente Almanza
@CAlmanza1007
SGA was the last player left at the gym in today’s shootaround. Worked on 2v2 with Thunder staff members and threw down a dunk at one point – 12:44 PM
Clemente Almanza
@CAlmanza1007
Kenrich Williams said he realized how special Mark Daigneault was after their 1st practice together: “He set everything in order, he set everything straight. He checked every box as a coach.” – 12:43 PM
Jim Eichenhofer
@Jim_Eichenhofer
#Pelicans were the only West team that played Thursday, which is partly why every other West team in spots 1-11 is in action Friday. Most relevant games to New Orleans (45-28):
LAC (45-27) at Orl, 6 p.m.
Phx (43-30) at OKC, 7 p.m.
Dal (43-29) at Sac (42-30), 9 p.m. – 12:41 PM
Clemente Almanza
@CAlmanza1007
Kenrich Williams on Josh Giddey’s recent stretch: “He’s played very free, very confident right now. It’s very good for our team. He’s getting out in transition and pushing the pace.” – 12:41 PM
Clemente Almanza
@CAlmanza1007
Kenrich Williams on his first impressions of Mark Daigneault when he arrived in OKC pic.twitter.com/Ga6POOIJL412:27 PM

Rylan Stiles
@Rylan_Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander running through some two-on-two work with the Thunder staff. pic.twitter.com/DHCh2TtOUQ12:13 PM

Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Wednesday night in Philadelphia was the 6th road win this season for the Clippers after trailing by *more* than 10 points
Only teams with more comeback wins on the road under that criteria:
Grizzlies: 9 (shout out to Taylor Jenkins)
Nuggets, Thunder, Kings, Bulls: 7 – 12:11 PM
Clemente Almanza
@CAlmanza1007
More of SGA doing some light work at shoot around pic.twitter.com/kHp9n8vmWY12:08 PM

Rylan Stiles
@Rylan_Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who is doubtful tonight with a quad injury, getting shots up at shoot around. pic.twitter.com/OC3ToT87S412:07 PM

Duane Rankin
@DuaneRankin
No scheduled shootaround, but Suns had court availability for those looking to get up shots.
Eric Gordon, Drew Eubanks, Bol Bol, Thaddeus Young, Josh Okogie, Nassir Little, Saben Lee, David Roddy, Ish Wainright, Isaiah Thomas and Udoka Azubuike.
At OKC tonight. #Suns #ThunderUp12:05 PM
Clemente Almanza
@CAlmanza1007
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with some light cardio at today’s shootaround. The Oklahoma City Thunder franchise star is doubtful tonight with a quad contusion. pic.twitter.com/fmu5xZwzhi12:03 PM

Gerald Bourguet
@GeraldBourguet
It’s time for a new @PHNX_Suns Roundtable for Diehards! @Espo, @LindseySmithAZ and @FlexFromJersey joined me to answer questions about the Suns’ biggest weaknesses, positives that are being slept on, and a potential extension for Grayson Allen: bit.ly/3TwV6eG12:02 PM
Rylan Stiles
@Rylan_Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander getting some work in after shoot around. pic.twitter.com/xLgqrSO8Dz12:00 PM

Clemente Almanza
@CAlmanza1007
Josh Giddey at today’s shootaround pic.twitter.com/KSGbR7YDXM11:57 AM

Rylan Stiles
@Rylan_Stiles
Mark Daigneault gives the Thunder a postseason advantage:
si.com/nba/thunder/ne…11:41 AM
Clemente Almanza
@CAlmanza1007
Full injury report for Friday’s Suns vs. Thunder matchup (via @The_ThunderWire):
okcthunderwire.usatoday.com/2024/03/29/ful…11:30 AM
Clemente Almanza
@CAlmanza1007
Suns vs. Thunder: Prediction, point spread, odds, best bet (via @The_ThunderWire):
okcthunderwire.usatoday.com/lists/suns-vs-…11:29 AM
Clemente Almanza
@CAlmanza1007
Suns vs. Thunder: Lineups, injury reports and broadcast info for Friday (via @The_ThunderWire):
okcthunderwire.usatoday.com/lists/suns-vs-…11:29 AM
Tom Haberstroh
@tomhaberstroh
The man who wrote the definitive book on Tim Donaghy joined The Finder pod to talk about Donaghy and rise of sports gambling scandals: tomthefinder.com/p/the-finder-p…11:12 AM
Duane Rankin
@DuaneRankin
From Thursday:
‘Threat to any team in the West’: Suns look to build off win at Denver, OKC up next (w/videos) #Suns #ThunderUp azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 10:56 AM
StatMuse
@statmuse
Season leaders:
PPG — Luka
RPG — Sabonis
APG — Haliburton
SPG — Shai
BPG — Wemby
FGM — Luka
3PM — Steph
FTM — Shai pic.twitter.com/bVNYfbGuf810:44 AM

Oklahoma City Thunder
@okcthunder
It’s a Thunder Friday Night ⚡️
📺 KSBI Ch. 52 OKC, Ch 6.3 & 19 Tulsa. (COX Ch. 7 OKC & Tulsa, DirecTV Ch. 52 OKC, 19 Tulsa.)
➡️ okcthunder.com/watchlocal
🆚 @Suns
🏠 @PaycomCenter
⏰ Pregame Show 6:30PM CT // Tipoff 7PM CT
🎟️ bit.ly/3xnGJBP
📻 @sportsanimal
#ThunderUp pic.twitter.com/jiHBOaB4em10:30 AM

Joe Mussatto
@joe_mussatto
Imagining a Final Chapter for Kevin Durant in Oklahoma City: oklahoman.com/story/sports/n…9:56 AM
Duane Rankin
@DuaneRankin
Then there was one.
Grayson Allen last Suns player to have his school still in NCAA Tournament in the Blue Devils.
“They have a great chance, especially with how they’re playing now.”
No. 4 seed Duke vs. No. 1 seed Houston today Sweet 16 in Dallas. #Suns #GoDuke #MarchMadness pic.twitter.com/XwtAsy5s1m9:49 AM

Oklahoma City Thunder
@okcthunder
❝I’ve been blessed in a lot of different ways in my lifetime, so just trying to pay that forward and pay that blessing on to other people, that’s what it’s all about.❞
@ChetHolmgren hosted a shopping spree at Nike Factory Store – Oklahoma City for 10 families from @YWCAOKC to… pic.twitter.com/mA0GDLAfRU9:29 AM

BasketNews
@BasketNews_com
Luka Doncic caught Derrick Jones Jr. with the oldest trick in the book 😁
pic.twitter.com/el2Z6ThdxG3:22 AM

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