Oklahoma City takes a 99-85 lead into the fourth after building its cushion with back-to-back 30-plus-point quarters.
The Thunder lead the Suns 99-85 after three quarters, with a 14-point advantage built before the final period. Oklahoma City surged for 33 points in the first and 34 in the second, opening a 67-53 halftime lead. Phoenix matched the Thunder 32-32 in the third, but couldn’t close the gap. Ajay Mitchell has 23 points on 8-of-11 shooting, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has added 22 as the No. 5-ranked Thunder hold off the No. 18 Suns.
Key Performers
Ajay Mitchell (OKC): 23 points, 8-of-11 FG, 4 assists Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC): 22 points, 10-of-17 FG, 2 blocks Jared McCain (OKC): 16 points, 4-of-7 from three