Phoenix Suns vs Thunder schedule: Dates, times, TV channels, scores for 2026 NBA Playoffs first-round series
The defending champion Thunder finished the 2025-26 regular season with a dominant 64-win record and now aim for a repeat title. They went 3-2 against the Suns in the regular season, including a blowout 49-point win in an NBA Cup game. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led OKC with MVP-caliber play (31.1 ppg, 6.6 apg), while the team’s elite defense held opponents to a league-low 43.7% field goal shooting and just 107.9 points per game.
The Suns, coached by first-year head coach Jordan Ott, scraped into the playoffs via the Play-In Tournament. Devin Booker led them with 26.1 ppg during the regular season.
Where to watch Phoenix Suns vs. Thunder Today: TV channel, live stream?
TV channels: ABC | ESPN | NBC
Live streams: ABC | ESPN app | DIRECTV | Peacock | Prime Video
The No. 8 Seed vs. Thunder series will air across multiple platforms thanks to the NBA's expanded broadcast deal, which will see games split among ABC, ESPN, NBC, Prime Video, and Peacock.
Full Western Conference Phoenix Suns vs Oklahoma City Thunder NBA Playoff Schedule, Scores, Channel, Start-times
Game 1: Thunder 119, Suns 84
Game 2: Wednesday, April 22 – Suns @ Thunder, 9:30 p.m. ET, ESPN / ESPN app
Game 3: Saturday, April 25 – Thunder @ Suns, 3:30 p.m. ET, NBC / Peacock
Game 4: Monday, April 27 – Thunder @ Suns, TBD, TBD
Game 5: Wednesday, April 29 – Suns @ Thunder*, TBD, TBD
Game 6: Friday, May 1 – Thunder @ Suns*, TBD, TBD
Game 7: Sunday, May 3 – Suns @ Thunder*, TBD, TBD
Phoenix Suns vs Thunder Regular-season results
Thunder won the season series 3-2.
Nov 28: Thunder 123, Suns 119
Dec 10: Thunder 138, Suns 89 (NBA Cup)
Jan 4: Suns 108, Thunder 105
Feb 11: Thunder 136, Suns 109
Apr 12: Suns 135, Thunder 103
Thunder dominated most meaningful games, including a 49-point blowout.
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