Thunder set tone early in Game 1
The Oklahoma City Thunder opened their latest postseason run with a dominant 119-84 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Sunday afternoon at Paycom Center.
Oklahoma City entered the playoffs as the NBA’s defending champions and the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference, and the Thunder delivered a statement performance to take a 1-0 lead in the series.
Oklahoma City cruises to lopsided win
The Thunder controlled the game from start to finish, building separation on the scoreboard and turning the opener into a one-sided result. Oklahoma City’s 35-point margin underscored the gap in Game 1 as the Suns struggled to keep pace.
The win marked a strong start to Oklahoma City’s title defense, with the Thunder pairing top-seed status with a decisive opening performance in front of their home crowd.