Oklahoma City at Phoenix

Phoenix has done well to reach this point in its season. But there is no evidence that the Suns can stay within single digits of the defending champion Thunder. Oklahoma City beat Phoenix by 35 points in Game 1 of this playoff series. The Thunder led by 26 points in the fourth quarter of Game 2 before winning by 13. The Suns are averaging 95.5 points in the series heading into Game 3. The series has gotten chippy with the Suns openly showing their frustration, especially Devin Booker. Phoenix is a very good defensive team. The Suns gave up the sixth fewest points during the regular season and ranked second in 3-point defense. This is an afternoon game, which often means lower scoring. However, Phoenix was 25th in scoring and 28th in field goal percentage. The Suns have not solved an Oklahoma City defense that allowed the second-fewest points during the regular season and ranked first in defensive field-goal percentage. The Thunder won't have their second leading scorer, Jalen Williams. He is out with a hamstring injury suffered during the last game. But the Thunder have plenty of depth. They still far outclass Phoenix. Take the Thunder and the UNDER.