NBA Game Preview: Phoenix Suns (12-7) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (18-1)

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Venue & Game Details

Location: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Tipoff: 8:00 PM ET

Broadcast: Bally Sports OK / Arizona Sports Network

Team Recent Form

Oklahoma City Thunder:

Averaging 124.2 PPG (2nd in NBA).

Allowing 110.1 PPG (5th defensively).

Last 10 games: 10–0, scoring 125.5 PPG, shooting 51.2%.

Home record: 9–0 at Paycom Center.

Phoenix Suns:

Averaging 118.7 PPG (8th in NBA).

Allowing 115.9 PPG (14th defensively).

Last 10 games: 6–4, scoring 116.8 PPG, shooting 47.5%.

Road record: 5–4.

Injury Report

Thunder:

Chet Holmgren (ankle) – day‑to‑day

Isaiah Joe (hamstring) – out

Kenrich Williams (knee) – day‑to‑day

Suns:

Bradley Beal (back) – out

Grayson Allen (hip) – day‑to‑day

Jusuf Nurkić (foot) – day‑to‑day

Player Matchups

Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander (OKC): Averaging 31.2 PPG, 6.8 APG, 5.2 RPG, MVP frontrunner.

Chet Holmgren (OKC): Averaging 16.5 PPG, 9.1 RPG, 2.7 BPG, rim protector if healthy.

Devin Booker (PHX): Averaging 28.4 PPG, 6.0 APG, Suns’ offensive engine.

Kevin Durant (PHX): Averaging 26.8 PPG, 7.5 RPG, still elite scorer, key matchup vs. OKC wings.

Josh Giddey (OKC): Averaging 15.2 PPG, 7.9 RPG, 6.5 APG, versatile playmaker.

Series History

Thunder lead season series 1–0 after a 119–112 win on Nov 5, 2025.

OKC has won 3 of last 4 meetings dating back to 2024.

Suns last won in Oklahoma City in March 2024.

Betting Trends

Thunder are 14–5 ATS this season, covering in 73.7% of games.

Suns are 9–10 ATS, inconsistent against the spread.

Thunder games have gone over in 11 of 19.

Suns games have gone over in 12 of 19.

Summary

The Thunder (18–1) enter as the NBA’s hottest team, led by Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander’s MVP campaign and a balanced supporting cast. The Suns (12–7) remain dangerous with Durant and Booker, but missing Bradley Beal hurts their depth. Expect a fast‑paced, high‑scoring contest, with OKC’s home dominance likely decisive.

Game Odds

Phoenix Suns                                     228

Oklahoma City Thunder                – 15.5   

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, November 27, 2025

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