Thunder take 1-0 lead into game 2 against the Suns
Phoenix Suns (45-37, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (64-18, first in the Western Conference) Oklahoma City; Wednesday, 9:30 p. m.
EDT LINE: Thunder -17. 5; over/under is 214. 5 WESTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Thunder lead series 1-0 BOTTOM LINE: The Oklahoma City Thunder host the Phoenix Suns in the Western Conference first round with a 1-0 lead in the series.
The Thunder won the last matchup 119-84 on Sunday, led by 25 points from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Devin Booker led the Suns with 23. The Thunder have gone 41-11 against Western Conference opponents.
Oklahoma City ranks fifth in the Western Conference in rebounding with 44. 1 rebounds. Chet Holmgren leads the Thunder with 8.
9 boards. The Suns are 29-23 against Western Conference opponents. Phoenix is 7-10 in games decided by less than 4 points.