The top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder look to complete a four-game sweep of the Phoenix Suns in Game 4 of their Western Conference first-round series tonight at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix. Leading the series 3-0, Oklahoma City has dominated, winning each matchup by at least 12 points, including a 121-109 victory in Game 3 on Saturday. The defending champions, finishing the regular season with a 64-18 record, have proven to be far superior to the No. 8 seed Suns so far, operating with superior depth and efficiency on both ends of the floor.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the reigning MVP and probable soon-to-be two-time MVP, has been the focal point of the Thunder's offense, was 15-18 from the floor enroute to a game-high 42 points. Despite the absence of forward Jalen Williams due to a left hamstring strain, the Thunder have maintained their intensity, relying on efficient performances from their rotation. Oklahoma City has allowed the second-fewest points in the league this season (107.9 PPG), and their defense continues to stifle a Suns team searching for answers.
Phoenix, facing elimination with an overwhelming expectation they will be eliminated, is expected to go down swinging in front of their home crowd. The Suns' offense has been led by Devin Booker but he was limited to just 16 points in Game 3. Dillon Brooks had 33 points to lead Phoenix in Game 3. The Suns biggest struggle throughout the series has been with turnovers and consistency. The team has been hampered by injuries, with Mark Williams (foot) out and Jordan Goodwin (calf) listed as questionable, forcing the team to go small and often struggling to keep up with OKC's pace.
Lets take a closer look at tonight’s matchup and take into consideration lineups, injuries, and other factors affecting the line and total.
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The latest odds as of Monday courtesy of DraftKings:
Moneyline: Oklahoma City Thunder (-500), Phoenix Suns (+380)
This game opened Thunder -10.5 with the Game Total set at 211.5.
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Isaiah Joe (personal) is questionable for tonight’s game
Jalen Williams (hamstring) has been declared OUT for tonight’s game
Thomas Sorber (knee) has been declared OUT of tonight’s game
Mark Williams (foot) is questionable for tonight’s game
Jordan Goodwin (calf) is questionable for tonight’s game
The OVER has cashed in 46 of the Thunder’s 85 games this season (46-39)
The OVER has cashed in 40 of the Suns’ 87 games this season (40-47)
Chet Holmgren is averaging 7.3 rebounds per game collecting 7,8,and 7 in each of the 3 games
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 8 assists per game in this series