Phoenix Suns at Oklahoma City Thunder
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Gilgeous-Alexander scores 28 as Thunder tie NBA record for best start with 138-89 blowout of Suns
The Thunder's 24-1 mark ties the 2015-16 Golden State Warriors, who won their first 24 games before finally losing.
Chet Holmgren added 24 points and eight rebounds for the Thunder, who set a franchise record with their 16th straight win. They advanced to the semifinals on Saturday against the San Antonio Spurs.
It seemed this could be a tough one for the Thunder. Oklahoma City’s 123-119 win over the Suns in NBA Cup group play on Nov. 28 was its closest game during its win streak.
But Phoenix star Devin Booker missed his third straight game with a strained right groin. Booker scored 21 points in the previous matchup and said in the postgame that the “secret is out” about the Thunder’s league-leading defense.
It appears the Suns have more to learn. They shot 39.3% from the field and scored a season-low point total in the most lopsided loss in franchise history. Dillon Brooks led the Suns with 16 points, but he made just 4 of 16 shots. It was the fewest points Oklahoma City has allowed this season.
Jalen Williams hit a 3-pointer at the halftime buzzer to give the Thunder a 74-48 lead. Gilgeous-Alexander scored 17 points in the first half despite just eight shot attempts.
It was Gilgeous-Alexander's 96th straight game with at least 20 points. He reached the total on a breakaway dunk that put the Thunder up 84-50 with 9:15 left in the third quarter.
Phoenix guard Grayson Allen was ejected after he shoved Holmgren and knocked him to the floor. The Thunder led 94-58 with 5:18 left in the third quarter when the two collided while Holmgren appeared to be setting a screen. Allen extended both arms, knocking Holmgren off balance, and was called for a Flagrant 2.
Thunder: Advanced to the NBA Cup semifinal on Saturday against San Antonio in Las Vegas.
Regular Season Series
OKC leads series 2-0
Recent Plays
| 4th 0.0 |  |
End of Game | 89 - 138 |
| 4th 0.0 | |
End of the 4th Quarter | 89 - 138 |
| 4th 12.3 |  |
shot clock turnover | 89 - 138 |
| 4th 32.9 | |
Chris Youngblood defensive rebound | 89 - 138 |
| 4th 35.6 |  |
Nigel Hayes-Davis misses 24-foot three point jumper | 89 - 138 |
Statistics
 PHX |
 OKC |
|
|---|---|---|
| 33-84 | FG | 52-88 |
| 39 | Field Goal % | 59 |
| 10-31 | 3PT | 22-40 |
| 32 | Three Point % | 55 |
| 13-16 | FT | 12-13 |
| 81 | Free Throw % | 92 |
| 37 | Rebounds | 43 |
| 7 | Offensive Rebounds | 6 |
| 30 | Defensive Rebounds | 37 |
| 24 | Assists | 32 |
| 12 | Steals | 14 |
| 2 | Blocks | 7 |
| 20 | Turnovers | 14 |
| 1 | Team Turnovers | 1 |
| 21 | Total Turnovers | 15 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 1 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 34 | Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 20 |
| 20 | Fast Break Points | 18 |
| 42 | Points in Paint | 50 |
| 13 | Fouls | 14 |
| 0 | Largest Lead | 53 |
| 0 | Lead Changes | 0 |
| 0 | Lead Percentage | 99 |
Oklahoma City Thunder Injuries
| NAME, POS | STATUS | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Cason Wallace, G | Day-To-Day | Dec 10 |
| Isaiah Hartenstein, C | Out | Dec 9 |
| Isaiah Joe, G | Out | Dec 9 |
| Nikola Topic, G | Out | Oct 30 |
| Thomas Sorber, C | Out | Sep 5 |
Phoenix Suns Injuries
| NAME, POS | STATUS | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker, G | Out | Dec 12 |
| Koby Brea, G | Out | Dec 10 |
| Isaiah Livers, F | Out | Dec 9 |
| Jalen Green, G | Out | Nov 11 |
Game Information
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
Attendance: 18,203 · Capacity:
2025-26 Pacific Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 LA Lakers |
17 | 7 | .708 | - | L1 |
 Phoenix |
14 | 11 | .560 | 3.5 | L1 |
 Golden State |
13 | 12 | .520 | 4.5 | W2 |
 Sacramento |
6 | 19 | .240 | 11.5 | L2 |
 LA Clippers |
6 | 19 | .240 | 11.5 | L3 |
2025-26 Northwest Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Oklahoma City |
- | 1 | W16 | 0.96 | 24 |
 Denver |
5.5 | 6 | W4 | 0.75 | 18 |
 Minnesota |
8.5 | 9 | L1 | 0.625 | 15 |
 Portland |
15 | 16 | L3 | 0.36 | 9 |
 Utah |
15 | 15 | L2 | 0.3478261 | 8 |
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