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With a postseason that has already yielded a few unexpected results, the Thunder and Suns Game 1 was exactly the opposite. The defending champion Thunder coasted to a convincing 119-84 victory.
After finishing 19 games above the Suns at the end of the season, the Thunder remain the heavy favorites, with Game 1 being no different.
Oklahoma City had some expected top performers, like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's game-leading 25 points or Jalen Williams getting 22 of his own. But once the Thunder established a convincing lead, their bench kept it intact. Nine different players came off the bench, totaling 40 points.
To no one's surprise, Devin Booker led the Suns with 23 points. The major problem for the Suns was the lack of ball sharing, with no player securing more than three assists.
Here's what you need to know about Wednesday's matchup between the Thunder and the Suns, including broadcast information and start time.
What channel is Thunder vs. Suns on today?
- TV channel: ABC/ESPN
- Live stream: ESPN app
Thunder vs. Suns Game 2 will be broadcast by ABC/ESPN and will stream live on the ESPN app.
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Thunder vs. Suns start time
- Date: Wednesday, April 22
- Time: 9:30 p.m. ET
Game 2 of the NBA Playoffs series between the Thunder and Suns is set to tip off at 9:30 p.m. ET from the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Thunder vs. Suns series schedule
| Sun., April 19 | Game 1: Thunder 119, Suns 84 | — | — |
| Wed., April 22 | Game 2 at Oklahoma City | 9:30 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app |
| Sat., April 25 | Game 3 at Phoenix | 3:30 p.m. | NBC, Peacock |
| Mon., April 27 | Game 4 at Phoenix | TBD | TBD |
| Wed., April 29 | Game 5 at Oklahoma City* | TBD | TBD |
| Fri., May 1 | Game 6 at Phoenix* | TBD | TBD |
| Sun., May 3 | Game 7 at Oklahoma City* | TBD | TBD |
* if necessary
NBA Playoffs bracket 2026
Click here for the updated 2026 NBA Playoffs bracket from The Sporting News.
NBA Playoffs schedule, key dates for 2026
Here are the key dates to know for the NBA Playoffs and offseason.
| Play-In Tournament | April 14-17 |
| First round begins | April 18 |
| Conference semifinals begin | May 4* |
| NBA Draft Lottery | May 10 |
| Eastern Conference finals begin | May 19* |
| Western Conference finals begin | May 20* |
| NBA Finals begin | June 3 |
| NBA Finals Game 7 (if necessary) | June 19 |
* Can move up depending on earlier series
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