Ajay Mitchell, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander lead injury-riddled Thunder past Suns 125-114
Ajay Mitchell's career-high night helped Oklahoma City overcome injuries to three starters and stay perfect through four games, the Associated Press said.
- On Monday, the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Phoenix Suns 125-114, led by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell's career-high 30 points and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 26 points.
- The Thunder played short-handed after losing starters Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace to season-ending injuries during Sunday's win, while Chet Holmgren sat out with right patellar tendinitis.
- Isaiah Hartenstein contributed 15 points and 13 rebounds, helping Oklahoma City establish a 67-53 halftime lead as substitutes Ajay Mitchell and Jared McCain started in place of injured starters.
- Reserve guard Alex Caruso suffered a sprained right ankle in the second quarter and did not return, yet the Thunder remained undefeated through four games despite mounting roster injuries.
- The Thunder travel to Dallas on Wednesday night, while the Suns return home to host Denver on Friday, with both teams seeking to build momentum from their recent performances.
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Thunder overcome big injuries to beat Suns for fourth straight win
Ajay Mitchell scored 30 to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 125-114 home win over the Phoenix Suns a day after the Thunder lost a pair of starters to long-term injuries.Oklahoma City was playing its first game since Jalen Williams suffered a fractur...
The Toronto Star
Ajay Mitchell, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander lead injury-riddled Thunder past Suns 125-114
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Ajay Mitchell scored a career-high 30 points, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 26 and the short-handed Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Phoenix Suns 125-114 on Monday night.
Why Devin Booker Scored 3 Points for Suns vs. Thunder
The Phoenix Suns faced a tall task on Monday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Nowhere was that more apparent than Devin Booker’s final stats in the 125-114 win for OKC over the Suns. Booker scored just three points. It’s the kind of line that makes you do a double take. The Suns’ star played […]
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Oskaloosa HeraldOklahoma City 125, Phoenix 114
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Detroit Free Press
USA TodayThunder vs Suns score: Ajay Mitchell powers OKC past Phoenix
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