Thunder vs. Suns schedule: Dates, times, TV channels, scores for 2026 NBA Playoffs first-round series
Here's everything you need to know to watch every first-round game as OKC begins its title defense.
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Following up an NBA championship with a 64-win regular season is the stuff of dynasties, and the Oklahoma City Thunder are hoping to continue down that path in the 2026 playoffs. Their road to a repeat title starts against the Phoenix Suns , who clinched the last spot in the first round by beating Golden State in the final Play-In Tournament game. The Thunder went 3-2 against the Suns during the regular season, including a 49-point victory in an NBA Cup game.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander looks to continue his MVP ways after averaging 31. 1 points and 6. 6 assists per game during the regular season, but the Thunder win with defense.
They held opponents to a league-low 43. 7% shooting from the field and were second only to the Celtics in limiting the opposition to 107. 9 points per game.