Overview

• Jusuf Nurkic broke the Phoenix Suns' franchise record with 31 rebounds, the most in an NBA game in 14 years, during a 118-110 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
• Nurkic's performance included 18 defensive and 13 offensive rebounds, making him the first player with such a split since Charles Oakley in 1988.
• Despite leading by 13 points early, the Suns faced a 37-point turnaround by the Thunder, who eventually won by 8 points after multiple lead changes.
• Nurkic and Suns coach Frank Vogel expressed frustration with officiating, particularly the lack of foul calls despite aggressive play.
• The Thunder's victory was fueled by forcing 21 Phoenix turnovers and a balanced scoring effort, with all five starters in double figures.