- Matchup: Phoenix Suns vs Oklahoma City Thunder
- Date: Monday, October 26, 2026
- Venue: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK
- Broadcast: KSBI
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The Oklahoma City Thunder (2-0) are set to clash with the Phoenix Suns (1-1) at the Paycom Center on Monday evening.
In their previous outing, the Suns faced off against the Warriors, securing a victory with a score of 131-122. Phoenix showcased impressive shooting with a field goal percentage of 58.1%, converting 50 of 86 attempts and making 14 of 37 three-pointers. At the free throw line, the Suns achieved a success rate of 77.3%, hitting 17 of 22 shots. They dominated the boards, collecting 42 rebounds, including 9 offensive rebounds. Additionally, they registered 33 assists while forcing the Warriors into 17 turnovers, earning 9 steals. Defensively, the Suns allowed their opponents to shoot 45.1% from the field, with Golden State finishing with 24 assists and 9 steals, along with grabbing 44 rebounds (19 offensive and 25 defensive). Golden State’s charity stripe performance stood at 71.9%, hitting 23 of 32 attempts and converting 17 of 39 attempts from beyond the arc. Both teams tallied 22 personal fouls.
Devin Booker was a pivotal player in this matchup, scoring 43 points on 17 of 25 shooting. He logged 36 minutes on the court and added 7 rebounds along with 7 assists, finishing with an impressive field goal percentage of 68.0%.
Phoenix enters this game with a record of 1-1 for the season. The team is averaging 16.5 turnovers and committing 19.5 fouls per game. Currently, they are securing 40.5 rebounds and have recorded 47 assists this season, ranking 26th in the league for passing. The Suns are connecting on 29.4% of their three-point attempts (20 of 68) and 75.6% from the free throw line. Their scoring average is 107.0 points per game, placing them 27th in the league, with a field goal percentage of 47.1%.
On the defensive side, the Suns force their opponents into an average of 17.0 turnovers per game and induce 20.0 fouls. They are allowing a 41.9% success rate from beyond the arc and rank 23rd in the league for opponents’ points per game (123.0). Phoenix’s defense allows an opponent field goal percentage of 46.5% (86 of 185) and gives up an average of 50.0 rebounds per game. They currently rank 15th in the league for assists allowed, having conceded 56 assists so far this season.
Most recently, the Thunder secured a win with a final score of 96-84 against the Nuggets. On the boards, Oklahoma City allowed Denver to accumulate 53 rebounds (19 offensive). Their three-point shooting was 26.7%, making 8 out of 30 attempts, and from the free throw line, they finished 14 out of 22, resulting in a 63.6% success rate. The Thunder held the Nuggets to a shooting percentage of 37.8%, as they converted 31 of their 82 attempts from the field. Oklahoma City shot 37.9% overall, making 36 of 95 field goals. They made 11 out of 43 three-point attempts (25.6%) and converted 13 of 14 free throw attempts for a remarkable 92.9%. The Nuggets fouled 23 times, leading to 14 free throw attempts for Oklahoma City. They recorded 12 turnovers but also notched 12 steals while grabbing 30 defensive rebounds and 16 offensive boards for a total of 46 rebounds in the match.
Jalen Williams played a crucial role in the Thunder’s success, hitting 7 out of 15 attempts, giving him a shooting percentage of 46.7%. He contributed 21 points in 33 minutes, along with 5 rebounds and 3 assists.
Overall, Oklahoma City boasts a record of 2-0 this season. Offensively, the Thunder are shooting 41.6% from the floor, placing them 27th in the NBA. They have scored a total of 212 points so far this season (106.0 points per game) and are averaging 46.5 rebounds. The team averages 23.0 assists per game (27th in the league) and commits 13.0 turnovers. They also average 22.0 personal fouls per game while achieving an 85.3% success rate at the free throw line.
Defensively, Oklahoma City allows a 26.9% success rate on three-pointers (18 of 67) and their opponents are shooting 76.6% from the line. They surrender an average of 19.0 assists and 49.0 rebounds per game, ranking 3rd and 26th in the NBA, respectively. Oklahoma City leads the league, allowing just 94.0 points per game, forcing teams into 18.0 turnovers per game and limiting opponents to a shooting percentage of 38.3% (2nd in the league).
Who will prevail in tonight’s NBA showdown against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Phoenix
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