NBA Play-offs: OKC closes series with Phoenix in four games and record continues

Strong, indeed very strong. OKC closes the series with Phoenix with a dry 4-0 run. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (31 points) and Holmgren (24) also enabled the Thunder to win game four with the Suns (131-122), certifying their excellent form. The reigning NBA Champions, in the last three seasons, have always won 4-0 in the first round of the playoffs. A record that continues.

It should be noted that the Thunder were without starter Williams, absent for the second consecutive game due to a strained left hamstring. Still, they once again dominated the hapless Suns, who came within 10 losses in a row in the first round of the playoffs.

Now OKC will face the winner of the series between the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets in the Western Conference semifinals. James’ team, at the moment, holds a 3-1 advantage (the Rockets just won the fourth act at home).

In the other challenges, Orlando won the first game in the series with Detroit. Game four, in fact, smiled on the Magic: 94-88 the final and series on 3-1 for the Pistons. Denver also won, beating Minnesota 125-113 and getting back on track (3-2 for the Timberwolves, still without their star Edwards). Yet another triple double for Jokic: 27 points, 16 assists and 12 rebounds.