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Oklahoma
City Thunder
71-20|L10: 8-2
Phoenix
Suns
49-42|L10: 4-6
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PHX • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #1
about 9 hours ago
It has been a struggle for Booker offensively in this series, and the Thunder deserve credit for that. In Game 3, he didn’t have the best day shooting the basketball, but the seven assists were solid. And another concern came up during the third quarter, as Booker departed briefly after injuring his left ankle. He did return to the game, so there may not be any issue regarding Booker’s availability for Game 4 on Monday.
PHX • Shooting Guard • #4
about 9 hours ago
Green’s efficiency has improved by the game in this series, but the Suns still find themselves in a 0-3 hole. Amongst Suns players, only Dillon Brooks scored more points than Green in Game 3, and he was also effective as a playmaker for others with six assists and one turnover. If Phoenix is to send the series back to Oklahoma City for a Game 5, they’re going to need Green’s best effort of the season in Game 4 on Monday.
PHX • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #9
about 9 hours ago
After an inefficient Game 1 performance, Brooks has produced consecutive 30-point games. In Game 3, the veteran wing shot a little over 50 percent from the field and led the Suns in field-goal attempts. With Devin Booker struggling and being the focal point of Oklahoma City’s defensive approach, there have been more opportunities for Brooks. While some may want him to tone down the aggressiveness as far as the shot selection is concerned, he’s been effective in back-to-back games.
OKC • Center and Power Forward • #7
about 9 hours ago
Jalen Williams’ absence due to a strained hamstring did not result in more shot attempts for Holmgren in Game 3. In fact, his attempts were cut in half compared to Game 2 on Wednesday. The good news is that the 7-foot-1 forward/center provided three defensive contributions and seven rebounds in 29 minutes on the floor. The Thunder may not need much offense from Holmgren to close out the Suns, but the competition will get stronger as the team advances.
OKC • Shooting Guard • #25
about 9 hours ago
With no Jalen Williams, who’s week-to-week with a hamstring injury, Mitchell entered the Thunder starting lineup for Game 3. Unsurprisingly, the Suns were fine with the second-year guard getting up shots, and his 20 attempts led Oklahoma City. Mitchell did not shoot the ball well, making 25 percent of his attempts, but the Thunder had enough production from other players to compensate. Just as important was his not hesitating to take those shots, and Oklahoma City will want that to remain the case in Game 4 on Monday.
OKC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
about 9 hours ago
The Suns threw their best punch to begin Game 3, but it wasn’t enough to knock the reigning champs off their stride. And Gilgeous-Alexander, the reigning league MVP, had a lot to do with that. He made his first seven shot attempts and finished with a playoff career-high 42 points. Gilgeous-Alexander missed just three shots from the field on the day, and the Thunder are one win away from moving on to the second round. Game 4 is on Monday night.
PHX • Shooting Guard • #8
about 12 hours ago
Allen picked up DNP-CDs in each of the first two games of the series. It wouldn’t be a surprise if that’s the case again, even with Jordan Goodwin (calf) already ruled out for Game 3 against the Thunder on Saturday.
PHX • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #30
about 12 hours ago
Goodwin hurt his calf five minutes into Game 1 of the series against the Thunder and hasn’t played since. Even with Goodwin sidelined in Game 2, Grayson Allen got a DNP-CD again. Collin Gillespie moved into the starting lineup for Game 2 and had seven points in 29 minutes. Expect Gillespie to start again with Goodwin still out.
OKC • Shooting Guard • #11
about 13 hours ago
Joe was listed as doubtful for personal reasons on Friday’s injury report, so his absence doesn’t come as a surprise. He had six points in 15 minutes off the bench in Wednesday’s Game 2 victory. A limited bench player, Joe isn’t a significant loss for the defending champion Thunder.
OKC • Shooting Guard • #11
1 day ago
Joe had six points in 15 minutes off the bench in the Thunder’s Game 2 victory over the Suns on Wednesday. Listed as doubtful on the injury report for personal reasons for Saturday’s Game 3, Joe is unlikely to play. He’s not a significant loss for the Thunder.
PHX • Shooting Guard • #8
1 day ago
Allen received DNP-CDs in each of the first two games of the series. Even with Jordan Goodwin (calf) out for Game 2, Allen didn’t see the court despite being available. Even if he clears the injury report for Game 3, it’s unclear if Allen is going to play at all in this series.
PHX • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #30
1 day ago
Goodwin missed Game 2 with a calf injury, leading to Collin Gillespie moving into the starting lineup. Gillespie had seven points, six rebounds and six assists in 29 minutes. Listed as questionable for Game 3, Goodwin will likely slide back into the starting lineup if he’s available.
PHX • Center • #5
1 day ago
Williams still hasn’t played since the first Play-In game. With the 24-year-old center sidelined in Game 2, Oso Ighodaro started and had seven points and eight rebounds in 29 minutes. Ighodaro will likely remain in the starting lineup as long as Williams is out.