Ajay Mitchell erupts for 13 as Thunder seize six-point edge

Oklahoma City leads Phoenix 33-27 after the first quarter, with Ajay Mitchell setting the pace off the bench. Mitchell has 13 points in 7:32, shooting 4-for-5 from the field and 5-for-5 at the line. Alex Caruso added 6 points, including two three-pointers, while Phoenix got 6 apiece from Jalen Green and Collin Gillespie. The Thunder entered 3-0 and fifth in the power index; the Suns are 1-1 and ranked 18th.