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The Suns collapsed late in the 124-120 loss to the Thunder on Sunday in guard Landry Shamet's return after missing 25 games to a heel injury.

The team recorded 18 fast break points to Oklahoma City’s 28. Phoenix led by six points heading into the final quarter but was outscored 34-24 by Oklahoma City in the fourth. 16 against the Memphis Grizzlies.

Despite Phoenix being without Kevin Durant and DeAndre Ayton, Oklahoma City got off to a slow start on Sunday afternoon, falling behind 11-2 less than four ...

Gilgeous-Alexander and Booker each had 40+ points, but the Thunder got 31 points off the Suns 14 turnovers.

This game is completely turned now, and it’s really on the second-unit guys who allowed it to happen with a series of dumb plays. Lu Dort drained his 3rd three-pointer of the quarter, but then drew his 4th foul on a Booker three-point play as the Suns maintained the lead. The Thunder cut the Suns 13-point lead to 76-70 on a pair of threes by Lu Dort around an overturned foul call on Dort, which would have been Dort’s 4th of the game. Dort’s 4th triple of the game gave them their first lead, 103-102. the Suns lead got down to 100-96 way too fast. A minute later, it’s a 100-100 tie 7:16 left in the game. Landry Shamet got some run in his first game in two months and made a quick impact — draining a pair of corner threes, including one on the run, and a pair of three throws for 7 points in only 6 minutes. Suns are 13-29 on threes, but made only 1 of their last 5. Terrence Ross made some shots too, including a pair of threes of his own and a pair of jumpers for 10 points in 8 minutes. They had a 15-point first half lead, 13 during much of the third quarter and 10 points with 10 minutes to go... For the Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander collected 13 points on 9 shots and 8 free throws. Josh Giddey, Isaiah Joe and Lu Dort all scored 15+ for the Thunder.

Led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 40 points, five rebounds and four assists, the Thunder defeat the Suns, 124-120. Luguentz Dort added 20 points (7-11 FG) ...

The Thunder beat the Suns 124-120 on Sunday afternoon at Paycom Center. It was one of those handful of wins that defines a season.

Like you said, they’re in a different spot contending wise, but I think that’s good for me, to come to a spot and have to earn something. But he works his tail off.” Ten of those minutes came in a blowout game against the Thunder. He’s a good guy. “It was kind of tough,” Bazley said of the trade. A lot of those guys, I’ve been with them since I first came here. The Thunder received Dario Saric and a second-round pick while the Suns lessened their tax bill. He was a full-time starter for most of two seasons before his playing time took a steep decline this season. “Everything’s weird,” Bazley told The Oklahoman. He scored 46 points in 36 minutes Sunday. As OKC stormed back, Thunder fans brought the electricity. after tough shots, after tough shots.

Phoenix Suns are 1-4 in their last five games after Sunday's loss at Oklahoma City.

He understands the defensive concepts better than Lee, who is in his first season with Phoenix and Ross, who just joined the Suns last month. That’s fair, but say Durant and Ayton are both in foul trouble in the fourth Sunday? That group pushed the lead back up to 10, but OKC answered with that 18-2 run. They present matchup problems for the Suns starting with Gilgeous-Alexander, who was certainly a difference maker in his first game against Phoenix this season. They’re going to need him down the stretch here because he can defend and knock down 3s. [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) or contact him at 480-787-1240. They close the trip Friday at Sacramento (43-27). Still, Phoenix should get Durant and Ayton back in enough time to put away any playoff doubts, but if the Suns have to play their way into the playoffs through the play-in? He was back in familiar surroundings as the Suns traded Dario Saric and a second-round pick to the Thunder for Bazley, but what a tough spot to put him in there. Shamet missed 25 games with a right foot injury he says was on the brink of becoming a second stress fracture before he and the Suns caught it. The Suns (38-33) remain fourth in the West, but they’re just only a half game ahead of the Clippers (38-34), while the Mavericks (36-35) are just two games back of them. A loud contingent of Phoenix Suns fans would second that, but this game was decided by more than just Williams still struggling with the rotations and failing to find the right players to match the Thunder’s small ball.

The M-V-P chants rained down on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as he hit two critical free throws with 10 seconds remaining to help the Oklahoma City Thunder hold ...

Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker's 46 points wasn't enough in the loss to the Thunder.

The Oklahoma City Thunder continue strengthening their playoff chances as they completed a 15-point comeback win against the Phoenix Suns on Sunday, 124-120 ...

OKLAHOMA CITY – Suns assistant coach Jarrett Jack immediately greeted Landry Shamet as soon as he took the court to do his pregame workout Sunday afternoon ...

The Nets traded him to Phoenix on a 2021 draft day trade for Jevon Carter and a first round pick. The Suns won each game. Defensively, he’s a guy that we trust to play on the ball and get over screens. Kevin Durant and Deandre Ayton missed Sunday’s game due to injuries. Booker scored a game-high 46 points Sunday while Paul posted 14 points, 13 assists, six rebounds and three steals. “It’s been a long two months just having to sit and watch.

Despite an incredible 46 point performance by Devin Booker, the Phoenix Suns were unable to defeat the Oklahoma City Thunder.

The Oklahoma City Thunder continue strengthening their playoff chances as they completed a 15-point comeback win against the Phoenix Suns on Sunday, 124-120 ...

Mar 19, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) shoots a three point basket as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) defends during the second half at Paycom Center. Mar 19, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) dunks against the Phoenix Suns during the second half at Paycom Center. Mar 19, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) gestures after scoring against the Phoenix Suns during the second half at Paycom Center. Mar 19, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) goes to the basket in front of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mar 19, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Cameron Payne (15) drives around Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mar 19, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) drives around Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mar 19, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) defends Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mar 19, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; A close up view of Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) shoes during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Mar 19, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; The Oklahoma City Thunder Mascot performs during a time out against the Phoenix Suns during the second half at Paycom Center. Mar 19, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) drives to the basket around Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mar 19, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) goes up for a basket against the Phoenix Suns during the second half at Paycom Center. Mar 19, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) goes to the basket against the Phoenix Suns during the second half at Paycom Center.

Led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 40 points, five rebounds and four assists, the Thunder defeat the Suns, 124-120. Luguentz Dort added 20 points (7-11 FG) ...