News Summary

• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way with 31 points and eight assists.
• Chet Holmgren added 24 points and (in the Game 4 reporting) 12 rebounds.
• The Thunder’s offensive flow, coupled with their playoff-level physicality and decision-making, repeatedly put Phoenix on the wrong side of key possessions.
• OKC now moves on to face new opponents in Round 2, while Phoenix shifts focus to rebuilding and addressing whatever adjustments are needed to avoid a repeat outcome next year.