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Gilgeous-Alexander Scores 42 as Thunder Take 3-0 Lead Over Suns

Oklahoma City's ball security is neutralizing Phoenix's turnover-based defense.

Overview

  • The Thunder won 121-109 in Phoenix on Saturday to seize a 3-0 first-round lead.
  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shot 15-for-18 and 11-for-12 at the line for a playoff career-high 42 points with eight assists.
  • Oklahoma City's bench outscored Phoenix's reserves 36-12, and Ajay Mitchell started for injured Jalen Williams and added 15 points.
  • The Thunder have topped 120 points per 100 possessions in every game and have averaged only 8.9 turnovers per 100 in the series, including two live-ball giveaways in Game 3.
  • Devin Booker was held to 16 points on 6-of-16 shooting, and with Jordan Goodwin and Mark Williams still out, Phoenix now must avoid a sweep in Monday's Game 4 at 9:30 p.m. ET on Peacock.