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Oklahoma City tries to close out series against Phoenix in game 4

By The Associated PressYahoo Sports

Oklahoma City Thunder (64-18, first in the Western Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (45-37, seventh in the Western Conference) Phoenix; Monday, 9:30 p. m.

EDT LINE: Thunder -10. 5; over/under is 213. 5 WESTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Thunder lead series 3-0 BOTTOM LINE: The Oklahoma City Thunder look to clinch the series over the Phoenix Suns in game four of the Western Conference first round.

The Thunder defeated the Suns 121-109 in the last meeting on Saturday. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 42 points, and Dillon Brooks led the Suns with 33. The Suns are 29-23 against Western Conference opponents.

Phoenix has a 19-29 record against teams above . 500. The Thunder are 41-11 in Western Conference play.

Oklahoma City is second in the league giving up only 107. 9 points while holding opponents to 43. 7% shooting.