NBA Game Preview: Oklahoma City Thunder (41-13) vs. Phoenix Suns (32-22)

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Venue Location

Footprint Center, Phoenix, Arizona.

Tipoff is scheduled for 9:00 p.m. ET (6:00 p.m. PT).

This Western Conference matchup features the top-seeded Thunder against a contending Suns team looking to climb the standings.

Recent Team Forms
The Thunder are riding a strong season but coming off a loss, while the Suns have been inconsistent recently with alternating wins and losses.

Oklahoma City Thunder Recent Form (Last 10 Games: 8-2):

DateOpponentResultScore
Feb 9vs Los Angeles LakersW119-110
Feb 7vs Denver NuggetsW112-106
Feb 5at Indiana PacersW129-124
Feb 3vs Utah JazzW120-110
Feb 1at Denver NuggetsW121-111
Jan 31at Oklahoma City ThunderW123-111
Jan 29vs Dallas MavericksW118-105
Jan 27vs Golden State WarriorsW108-83
Jan 25vs Golden State WarriorsL85-111
Jan 23at Indiana PacersL115-120
  • The Thunder average 115.0 PPG over this stretch, allowing 109.1 PPG (+5.9 point differential).
  • Key notes: Oklahoma City has won seven of their last eight, with elite defense holding opponents under 110 points in six wins.

Phoenix Suns Recent Form (Last 10 Games: 5-5):

DateOpponentResultScore
Feb 7vs Philadelphia 76ersW109-103
Feb 5vs Golden State WarriorsW101-97
Feb 3at Portland Trail BlazersL130-125
Feb 1vs Orlando MagicL112-115
Jan 30vs Brooklyn NetsL99-109
Jan 28at Denver NuggetsW114-96
Jan 26vs Utah JazzW120-110
Jan 24vs Phoenix SunsL115-120
Jan 23at Golden State WarriorsW101-97
Jan 22vs Sacramento KingsL109-122
  • The Suns average 110.1 PPG over this stretch, allowing 111.4 PPG (-1.3 point differential).
  • Key notes: Phoenix has alternated wins and losses in their last six, with strong perimeter play in victories but interior vulnerabilities in defeats.

Injury Report

Oklahoma City Thunder:

  • Out: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (PG, abdomen; expected out until at least Feb 20), Jared McCain (SG, not injury-related), Brooks Barnhizer (G, G League – Two-Way).
  • Note: SGA’s absence is massive for OKC’s offense; Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams will shoulder more load.

Phoenix Suns:

  • Out: Grayson Allen (SG, right knee sprain).
  • Note: Allen’s absence weakens Suns’ shooting; Devin Booker and Jalen Green are off the report and available.

These injuries hit the Thunder harder, depleting their star power.

Key Player Matchups

  • Chet Holmgren (Thunder PF) vs. Devin Booker (Suns SG): Holmgren anchors OKC’s defense; Booker (high PPG) exploits mismatches—expect Booker to target for 30+ points.
  • Jalen Williams (Thunder SF) vs. Jalen Green (Suns SG): Williams steps up without SGA; Green (recently returned) provides athleticism—Williams could feast if Green limited.
  • Luguentz Dort (Thunder SG) vs. Kevin Durant (Suns SF): Dort’s defense vs. Durant’s scoring—Dort might limit Durant under 25 points.
  • Isaiah Joe (Thunder G) vs. Bradley Beal (Suns G): Joe provides spacing; Beal (if active) exploits OKC’s depleted backcourt.

Series History

  • All-Time: Suns lead 137-125 in 262 regular-season games.
  • This Season (2025-26): Thunder lead 1-0 (118-112 W on Jan 4).
  • Key Trend: Oklahoma City has won three of the last five, averaging 115 PPG while holding Phoenix to 110 PPG.

Betting Trends

  • Spread (ATS): Thunder are 6-4 ATS in last 10; Suns are 4-6 ATS in last 10.
  • Over/Under: Over has hit in 5 of Thunder’s last 10; under in 6 of Suns’ last 10.
  • Moneyline: Thunder are 8-2 SU in last 10; Suns are 5-5 SU in last 10.

Game Odds

Oklahoma City Thunder                – 8.5

Phoenix Suns                                     213.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, February 10, 2026