Suns vs Thunder live updates. Game 1 NBA playoff matchup
By Duane Rankin
Published on April 19, 2026.
The Phoenix Suns are set to begin the 2026 NBA playoffs against the defending champion, the Oklahoma City Thunder. The best-of-seven series will be televised by ABC. The Suns advanced to the Western Conference playoffs as an eighth seed after defeating the Golden State Warriors in the Play-In Tournament finale. Despite injuries to players Mark Williams and Grayson Allen, Oklahoma City's Thomas Sorber is the only player listed on the team's injury report.
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