"Oklahoma City dismantled the Phoenix Suns 119-84 at the Paycom Center on Sunday. The Thunder converted 19 turnovers into 34 points. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander posted 25 points and seven assists, notching postseason career highs in free throws made and attempted."
"Gilgeous-Alexander was measured in his post-game media duties, making clear the job is far from done. 'This [Phoenix] team is going to get better throughout the series. They have good players, well coached, play really hard, play the right way.'"
"Suns star Devin Booker acknowledged the damage his side did to themselves. 'Every time down, [we can't] turn it over. I think that fuels everything - fuels them, fuels the crowd. Turns into a domino effect.'"
The 2026 NBA playoffs began with the Oklahoma City Thunder defeating the Phoenix Suns 119-84. The Thunder capitalized on 19 turnovers, scoring 34 points off them. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the team with 25 points and seven assists. This victory marked the Thunder's second consecutive playoff opening win by at least 35 points, joining an elite group in NBA history. Despite the loss, Suns star Devin Booker acknowledged their self-inflicted mistakes, emphasizing the need to reduce turnovers for better performance in the series.
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