Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points (18 in the paint), and the Oklahoma City Thunder went on a 23-8 run in the fourth quarter to beat the Phoenix Suns 118-110.
The Suns went on a 27-6 run to lead 98-92 with 8:40 left in the fourth quarter. Jalen Williams’ driving layup put the Thunder ahead for good with 5:29 left. Gilgeous-Alexander scored 10 points during the run, and they led 115-106 with 2:29 left.
In the fourth quarter, Aaron Wiggins had 2 of his 4 steals, 1 of them during a 10-0 Thunder run, and the Thunder scored 4 points off them.
Jalen Williams had 22 points and 3 steals.
For the Suns, Bradley Beal had 31 points (13 in the second quarter) and 6 assists on 10 for 14 shooting, and Kevin Durant added 20 points. Jusuf Nurkić had 14 points and a season-high 31 rebounds.
The Suns forced 6 turnovers, about 7 fewer than usual for this many possessions.