Mitchell’s 30-point burst fueled Oklahoma City’s 125-114 win after the Thunder built a 14-point halftime lead.
Ajay Mitchell poured in 30 points to lead Oklahoma City past Phoenix, 125-114. Mitchell went 10-for-16 from the field and 9-for-10 at the line, adding 2 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 block, no steals and 1 turnover. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 26 on 11-for-18 shooting, with 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 blocks, no steals and 4 turnovers. Jared McCain added 18 points on 6-for-14 shooting, plus 3 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal, 1 block and 2 turnovers. Jalen Green led Phoenix with 20 points on 8-for-13 shooting, while Dillon Brooks had 19 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals and 1 block; Brooks shot 4-for-14 and committed no turnovers. Oklahoma City opened a 67-53 halftime lead, the teams matched 32 points in the third, and Phoenix outscored the Thunder 29-26 in the fourth. The early cushion held as Oklahoma City closed out the 11-point victory.
Key Performers
Ajay Mitchell, OKC: 30 PTS, 2 REB, 5 AST, 1 BLK, 1 TO; 10-16 FG, 9-10 FT Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, OKC: 26 PTS, 3 REB, 3 AST, 2 BLK, 4 TO; 11-18 FG Jalen Green, PHX: 20 PTS, 4 REB, 4 AST, 1 BLK, 1 TO; 8-13 FG
Standings Impact
The supplied season profile lists Oklahoma City at 3-0, with a 2-0 home record, and Phoenix at 1-1, with a 0-1 road record. The power index places the Thunder fifth and the Suns 18th.
DYMA Insight
Mitchell’s 30 points and Oklahoma City’s 67-53 halftime advantage proved decisive: Phoenix won the fourth quarter but could not erase the gap. The Thunder’s supplied power index rank is 5, compared with 18 for the Suns.