"Shai Gilgeous-Alexander stated, 'It is a really good feeling. Just confidence-wise, as a group, it's good to get the play-off runs started off that way. It's just important to get out on a good foot.'"
"Devin Booker praised Gilgeous-Alexander, saying, 'He [SGA] is the MVP of the league, and he's playing the best basketball in the league for the past two years. That's mixed with guys that know their roles, some seasoned vets, and they're relentless.'"
The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Phoenix Suns 131-122, completing a 4-0 sweep in the first round of the playoffs. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 31 points and eight assists, emphasizing the importance of starting the playoffs strong for confidence and rest. Devin Booker acknowledged the Thunder's overall strength and praised Gilgeous-Alexander as the league's MVP. The Thunder will face either the Los Angeles Lakers or the Houston Rockets in the next round, while the Denver Nuggets stayed alive in the playoffs with a win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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