Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander Powers Thunder Past Suns in Game Four

The matchup unfolded on April 27, 2026, at Phoenix’s Mortgage Matchup Center. The Thunder entered the second half trailing by eight points, but a decisive run in the third quarter shifted momentum.

Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander, wearing jersey number 2, logged 38 points on 14‑of‑22 shooting, added six assists and four rebounds. His scoring burst included a 12‑point spurt that turned a 98‑106 deficit into a 110‑108 lead. Phoenix forward Dillon Brooks, number 3, contributed 22 points and three steals but could not stem the Thunder’s surge.

Oklahoma City out‑rebounded the Suns 48‑41 and forced 15 turnovers, converting them into 20 points. The Thunder’s bench added 28 points, highlighting the depth that has defined their playoff run. Phoenix shot 44% from the field but struggled from three‑point range, making only 7 of 24 attempts.

The win puts the Thunder three games to one ahead in the best‑of‑seven series. Historically, teams that secure a 3‑1 lead win the series over 95% of the time. The Suns must win the next three games to avoid elimination, a feat achieved by fewer than 10% of teams in the past decade.

For Oklahoma City, the victory validates the offensive system built around Gilgeous‑Alexander’s playmaking. Maintaining defensive pressure on Phoenix’s perimeter shooters will be crucial as the series shifts back to Oklahoma City for Game Five.

Watch next: whether the Suns can force a Game Six on their home floor and how the Thunder will adjust their rotation to preserve Gilgeous‑Alexander’s stamina for a potential seven‑game showdown.