Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder visit Phoenix with 2-0 series lead
Oklahoma City Thunder (64-18, first in the Western Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (45-37, seventh in the Western Conference) Phoenix; Saturday, 3:30 p. m.
EDT LINE: Thunder -9. 5; over/under is 214. 5 WESTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Thunder lead series 2-0 BOTTOM LINE: The Oklahoma City Thunder visit the Phoenix Suns in the Western Conference first round with a 2-0 lead in the series.
The Thunder won the last meeting 120-107 on Thursday, led by 37 points from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Dillon Brooks led the Suns with 30. The Suns have gone 29-23 against Western Conference opponents.
Phoenix has a 7-10 record in games decided by 3 points or fewer. The Thunder are 41-11 in conference play. Oklahoma City leads the Western Conference giving up just 107.
9 points per game while holding opponents to 43. 7% shooting. The Suns average 112.