- Matchup: Phoenix Suns vs Oklahoma City Thunder
- Event Date: Friday, November 28, 2025
- Venue: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK
- Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network
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This Friday, the Paycom Center will host an exciting showdown as the Oklahoma City Thunder (18-1) face off against the Phoenix Suns (12-7).
In their previous game, the Suns claimed victory over the Kings with a score of 112-100. The Suns recorded 14 personal fouls, while the Kings committed 17. From beyond the arc, Phoenix made 12 of 34 attempts. Sacramento shot 80.0% from the free throw line, converting 8 out of 10 attempts, and secured a total of 41 rebounds (9 offensive, 32 defensive) along with 5 blocks. Sacramento also dished out 20 assists and had 9 steals. Defensively, the Suns allowed their opponents to shoot 46.5% from the field, surrendering 40 of 86 shots. Phoenix recorded 25 assists and forced 19 turnovers along with 14 steals. The Suns grabbed a total of 47 rebounds, including 17 offensive boards. From the charity stripe, they converted 14 out of 20 attempts, resulting in a 70.0% free throw percentage. In total, the Suns achieved a field goal percentage of 46.2% (42 of 91) and made 14 of 42 from long range.
Collin Gillespie was a standout player in the previous matchup, scoring 21 points on 8 of 15 shooting. He played 34 minutes and grabbed 3 rebounds while achieving an impressive 53.3% from the field, also contributing 9 assists.
The Suns enter the game with a record of 12-7 this season. They average 116.8 points per game (18th in the MLB) with a field goal percentage of 46.9%. From beyond the arc, they have a shooting percentage of 37.9% (287 out of 758) and are hitting 79.9% from the free throw line. As a team, Phoenix averages 43.6 rebounds per game and has tallied 492 assists, placing them 14th in the NBA. They turn the ball over 16.6 times per contest and average 23.0 personal fouls per game.
On the defensive side, the Suns force 17.2 turnovers per game while committing 19.9 personal fouls. They rank 16th in the league for assists allowed with 482 given up this year. Opponents shoot 46.4% from the field against Phoenix, and they relinquish an average of 42.0 rebounds per game. The Suns contest 34.0% of shots from downtown while ranking 6th in the NBA for points allowed per game (112.6).
In their last game, the Thunder secured a win over the Timberwolves, finishing at 113-105. Oklahoma City grabbed 34 defensive boards and 5 offensive boards for a total of 39 rebounds. They turned the ball over 9 times but managed to steal the ball 8 times. The Timberwolves committed 25 fouls, leading to 38 free throw attempts for the Thunder, of which they converted 30 for a shooting percentage of 78.9%. From three-point range, they made 7 of 26 attempts (26.9%). At the final buzzer, Oklahoma City shot 38 of 80 from the field, leading to a 47.5% success rate. They allowed the Timberwolves to convert 33 of 80 shots, giving them a shooting rate of 41.3%. The Thunder ended the game shooting 45.9% from beyond the arc (17 of 37) and converted 22 out of 37 free throw attempts (59.5%). In terms of rebounding, they allowed Minnesota to grab a total of 44 boards (12 offensive).
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was crucial for Oklahoma City, scoring 40 points in 37 minutes of play and handing out 6 assists. He had a field goal percentage of 63.2% after sinking 12 of 19 shots and collecting 6 rebounds.
With a record of 18-1 this season, the Thunder rank among the top offensive teams, hitting 48.7% from the field (7th in the NBA). They have scored 2,320 points this year, averaging 122.1 points per game while grabbing 45.2 boards per game. They dish out assists at a rate of 26.1 per contest (15th in the league) and turn the ball over 12.9 times per game while committing 21.1 fouls.
Oklahoma City’s defense allows opponents to shoot 36.9% from three-point range (269 of 729) and 76.1% from the free throw line. They yield an average of 23.6 assists and 43.4 rebounds per game, ranking 2nd and 13th in the league, respectively. The Thunder lead the league in points allowed per game, giving up 105.6 points. They force 18.3 turnovers per game while holding opposition teams to 42.2% shooting from the field (1st in the NBA).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NBA showdown?
Prediction: Choose Phoenix!
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