Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 28 points (16 in the paint), and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Phoenix Suns 99-83.
The Thunder took control with a 24-6 run in the first quarter and led by as many as 25.
Isaiah Joe scored 11 points (6 on 2 3-pointers).
For the Suns, Josh Okogie had 15 points and 9 rebounds, and Ryan Dunn went 1 for 9 from 3.
The Thunder shot 39.6% from the field and 25.0% from 3 to the Suns’ 29.3% and 24.3%. They held the Suns to 83 points and outscored them 48-22 in the paint. The Suns turned it over 17 times, about 4 more than usual for this many possessions. The Thunder’s starters outscored the Suns 46-31 in 18 minutes together.