The Oklahoma City Thunder (64-18) face the Phoenix Suns (45-37) in Game 4 of the Western Conference first round, with the Thunder leading the series 3-0. The Thunder, who recently beat the Suns 121-109, aim to clinch the series, bolstered by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 42-point performance. The Suns struggle against top teams, holding a 19-29 record against those above .500, while the Thunder excel defensively, allowing only 107.9 points per game. Both teams have key injuries, with the Suns managing players day-to-day and the Thunder missing Jalen Williams for the season.
