Game 2 of the Phoenix Suns vs Oklahoma City Thunder playoff series arrives with momentum already on Oklahoma City’s side after a 119-84 win in the opener on Sunday, April 19. The Thunder hold a 1-0 series lead heading into Game 2 at Paycom Center.
Phoenix enters Game 2 managing multiple injury concerns across its rotation. Grayson Allen is listed as questionable due to a left hamstring strain, while Jordan Goodwin is also questionable with left calf soreness. Mark Williams is additionally questionable after being reported with a left foot stress reaction involving the third metatarsal.
Oklahoma City’s only injury designation remains Thomas Sorber, who is out following right ACL surgical recovery. The Thunder otherwise report a clean availability sheet heading into a potential 2-0 series lead opportunity.
Game 1 highlighted a clear gap in efficiency and shot quality between the two teams. Oklahoma City shot 45.2% from the field and 30.4% from three, while Phoenix finished at 34.9% overall and 33.3% from deep.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 25 points and 7 assists despite shooting 5-for-18 from the field. Jalen Williams added 22 points on 9-for-15 shooting, while Chet Holmgren contributed 16 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 blocks.
The Suns relied heavily on Devin Booker, who finished Game 1 with 23 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 assists. Dillon Brooks added 18 points and 7 rebounds, while Jalen Green posted 17 points in the loss.
Phoenix struggled to generate consistent half-court offense, finishing with 19 turnovers compared to Oklahoma City’s 8. That possession gap aligned with a 13-steal defensive effort from the Thunder.
Depth production also tilted in Oklahoma City’s favor, with Ajay Mitchell scoring 9 points off the bench and Cason Wallace adding 6 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 steals in a high-impact reserve role.
