US EditionShai Gilgeous-Alexander pours in 42 points as Thunder beats Suns
- On Saturday, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 42 points in a brilliant shooting performance as the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Phoenix Suns 121-109, securing a 3-0 series lead in the Western Conference first round.
- The Thunder played without starter Jalen Williams, who sustained a Grade 1 left hamstring strain during Game 2, while Isaiah Joe missed the contest for personal reasons. Ajay Mitchell started in Williams' place.
- Gilgeous-Alexander hit 15 of 18 shots on a variety of tough looks, frustrating Phoenix's defense throughout the matchup. Oklahoma City led 62-53 at halftime despite an ankle injury scare for Suns guard Devin Booker in the third quarter.
- Dillon Brooks led Phoenix with 33 points on 11-of-21 shooting, while Jalen Green added 26 in the loss. The Thunder will attempt a four-game sweep on Monday at the Mortgage Matchup Center.
- With Oklahoma City holding a 3-0 series advantage, the Suns face a historic challenge as no NBA team has ever successfully overcome a 3-0 deficit in playoff history.
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Oklahoma City defeated Phoenix 121-109 in Game 3 of the NBA's first round to take a 3-0 lead. Nikla Jokić and Denver one step away from the holidays
NBA: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 42, Thunder near sweep of Suns
PHOENIX — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 42 points in a brilliant shooting performance, Ajay Mitchell added 15 in place of the injured Jalen Williams and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Phoenix Suns 121-109 on Saturday to take a 3-0 lead in the Western Conference first-round series. Gilgeous-Alexander — the league’s reigning MVP — hit 15 of 18 shots on a variety of tough looks, frustrating a Suns defense that actually played decently for much…
SGA lets game do talking, silences Suns with 42
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who took criticism from the Suns' Dillon Brooks after Game 2 for so-called foul baiting, dominated Saturday's Game 3 with a career playoff-high 42 points to put the Thunder one win away from a series sweep.
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The Hamilton SpectatorSuns’ Booker hurts ankle after tripping over Dort’s foot, says he doesn’t know if it was on purpose
PHOENIX (AP) — Devin Booker briefly left the Phoenix Suns' Game 3 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday because of a left ankle injury he sustained after tripping over Lu Dort's foot.
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