Thunder @ Suns Sunday game thread 1-4-2026

[AzStevenCal]

long gone are the days where certain teams own us

I think OKC still owns us. But now they know they can't sleepwalk against us even when they have an 18 point lead. IMO they are what we aspire to become. We need to get healthy so we can see how far we have to go to get there.

 

[Adrian]

Suns' special start reaches new peak in win over Thunder

The Suns' unreal tenacity on Sunday night through their firmly-etched identity was given a big reward with a win-of-the-season result over the Thunder.

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[Phrazbit]

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Absolute insanity that this was initially called an offensive foul, reviewed and REVERSED to be on Bouyea. NBA officiating is just so bad.

I don't think it's rigged, you can't rig a game like tonight... they're just terrible.

 

[Phrazbit]

I think OKC still owns us. But now they know they can't sleepwalk against us even when they have an 18 point lead. IMO they are what we aspire to become. We need to get healthy so we can see how far we have to go to get there.

I do think the cup game was so lop sided was because they were pissed we almost beat them a few weeks earlier in OKC.

They try to out work the hell out of teams, as do we. However, this might just be because they're cocky and the defending champs, but when a team really hangs with them their offense really bogs down. They got really slow as the game went on.

 

[Adrian]

Phoenix Suns vs. Oklahoma City Thunder - Game Highlights

Watch the Game Highlights from Phoenix Suns vs. Oklahoma City Thunder, 01/04/2026

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[Yuma]

I do think the cup game was so lop sided was because they were pissed we almost beat them a few weeks earlier in OKC.

They try to out work the hell out of teams, as do we. However, this might just be because they're cocky and the defending champs, but when a team really hangs with them their offense really bogs down. They got really slow as the game went on.

I agree. The first game was Shai playing the hero that was Booker tonight. That second game they did seem like their coach had them whipped into a fury. We also have had a hard time adjusting to their defensive schemes in all three games. The silver lining to that, is we seem to be able to make adjustments this year, where last year it seemed we just stuck to the same script even if it didn't work.

 

[Adrian]

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[Adrian]

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[Adrian]

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[Yuma]

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100% what Book said, when he gets doubled everyone needs to take a step towards the ball. That's the way I always played when my teammates got doubled.

 

[boisesuns]

And then I miss the signature Suns win of the season. D’oh!

We’re not superstitious but we’re going to need you to not watch the second half of the suns games for a bit just in case

 

[angel_ofthe_south]

Today, it is entirely appropriate for the Devin Booker whiners to be quiet. If they won't, they should go to a basketball court and try to make the shot he made.

 

[angel_ofthe_south]

Wish I could have watched this game instead of just watching the scores. I wonder whether the Suns players were cool and collected as they fought back after halftime.

 

[angel_ofthe_south]

I fight against the inevitable. I don't want the Suns to be seen, recognized as a threat. I would like them to ambush and stun opponents. But if they keep pulling upsets like this, as one would like them to, recognition will happen. Opponents will know who they're dealing with. It's probably already happening. Regrettable.

 

[taz02]

Wish I could have watched this game instead of just watching the scores. I wonder whether the Suns players were cool and collected as they fought back after halftime.

Players were cool and collected. They didn't let up for a second, kept fighting and did not put their heads down. This team is literally the opposite of last year's team.

 

[JCSunsfan]

Anyone else ever notice how much Shai looks like a Baby Snoop Dogg.

 

[Adrian]

When it matters most, Devin Booker takes over

Devin Booker hit a go-ahead three-pointer with 0.7 seconds left as the Phoenix Suns rallied from 18 down to stun the defending champion

rollingout.com

 

[Adrian]

Phoenix Suns Edge Oklahoma City Thunder As Devin Booker Cultivates Belief With Last-Second 3

Phoenix Suns rally to defeat the Oklahoma City Thunder 108-105 as Devin Booker delivers a last-second 3, reflecting belief and a benchmark from their prior meeting.

www.mykhel.com

 

[Adrian]

Devin Booker Drops Cold Three-Word Response After Game-Winner

Devin Booker sealed a dramatic Suns win against the Thunder with a game-winner, then summed it up with a blunt three-word response.

heavy.com

 

[BooksOrangePlanet]

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[Weenus O'Baggins]

Apparently on Friday's weekend predictions, Bickley predicted that Booker beats the Thunder on a last second three pointer.

Wow....

 

[BooksOrangePlanet]

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[Adrian]

Im going to watch NBA Today…..just to watch the Kool-Aid slurping of the Phoenix Suns.

 

[Adrian]

One panelist gave the Suns Credit: "Suns were a joke last year, let's give the team that won last night, credit for turning this season around. They brought in Dillion Brooks in to change the culture. They finally have a coach who's going be there for awhile."

Roman Shelburne interrupted: spurs wemby spurs 73 wins Lakers Luka 5 million championships squirrel

 

[Adrian]

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