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Thunder Regain Western Conference Lead with Victory Over Suns

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 35 points in a standout performance, while Jusuf Nurkic breaks Suns' rebound record despite the loss.

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) reacts after being inured against the Houston Rockets during the second half at Footprint Center.

Overview

  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Oklahoma City Thunder to a victory over the Phoenix Suns with a standout performance of 35 points, helping the Thunder reclaim the top spot in the Western Conference.
  • Jusuf Nurkic of the Suns broke the franchise record with 31 rebounds in the game, marking the most in an NBA game in 14 years, despite Phoenix's loss.
  • The Suns were without star guard Devin Booker, who missed the game due to a sprained right ankle sustained in a previous match against Houston.
  • Bradley Beal scored 31 points for the Suns in his return from a hamstring injury, but it wasn't enough to secure a win against the Thunder.
  • The Thunder improved their record to 42-18, taking a half-game lead over their Northwest Division rivals Denver and Minnesota in the Western Conference standings.