The top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder look to take a commanding 3-0 lead in their best-of-seven series when they meet the eighth-seeded Phoenix Suns in Game 3 of their Western Conference first-round playoff matchup on Saturday. Oklahoma City cruised to a 120-107 win in Game 2 on Wednesday night. The Thunder (64-18), who won the Northwest Division, are 30-10 on the road this season. The Suns (45-37), who placed second in the Pacific Division, are 26-16 on their home court in 2025-26. Oklahoma City's Jalen Williams (hamstring) has been ruled out.
Tipoff from Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix is set for 3:30 p.m. ET. The Thunder are a 9.5-point favorite in the latest Thunder vs. Suns odds from FanDuel Sportsbook, while the over/under for total points scored is 214.5.
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