The Oklahoma City Thunder will take on the Phoenix Suns at the Mortgage Matchup Center on Monday, April 27, 2026. This game is Game 4 of the Western Conference First Round in the NBA Playoffs. The Thunder lead the series 3-0 and look to close it out.
The Thunder have shown strong performances with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the team. They have won all three games in the series so far. Meanwhile, the Suns, coached by Jordan Ott, will try to avoid elimination at home. The game will air on NBC at 9:30 PM.
Oklahoma City Thunder Team Preview
The Oklahoma City Thunder are on a winning streak in the postseason. They won their last three games against the Phoenix Suns. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been a standout player, scoring an average of 34.7 points per game.
Chet Holmgren also contributes significantly with his scoring and rebounding. He averages 15 points and 7.3 rebounds per game in the postseason. The Thunder have a strong field goal percentage of 47.3%, ranking fifth in the league.
The Thunder’s defense is effective, allowing only 100 points per game. They rank second in points per game allowed and have a solid field goal percentage defense. They will miss Jalen Williams due to a hamstring injury in their next game.
Phoenix Suns Team Preview
The Phoenix Suns have struggled in their recent games. They lost their last three games against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The scores were 109-121, 107-120, and 84-119.
Jalen Green has been a key player for the Suns. He scored 26 points in their most recent game. Dillon Brooks also contributed with 33 points in that game.
The Suns’ defense has been solid in blocking shots, ranking 3rd in the postseason. However, they have allowed 114 points per game. They have also struggled with rebounds, averaging 40.4 per game.
Betting Prediction
The Thunder have a strong offense, ranking third in points per game at 120.0. They also rank third in field goal attempts and sixth in three-pointers made per game. With these stats, they can score well against the Suns’ defense, which allows 114.0 points per game.
The Thunder’s defense is solid, allowing only 100.0 points per game, which is second in the league. They limit their opponents to a 41.6 field goal percentage, ranked third. This defensive strength can create problems for the Suns, who rank 14th in points per game.
The Suns struggle with rebounding, with only 40.4 rebounds per game, while the Thunder excel with 45.7 rebounds. This rebounding edge can give the Thunder more scoring opportunities. These advantages suggest the Thunder can cover the spread of -10.5.
- Pick: Thunder -10.5
