Who’s Playing
Phoenix @ Oklahoma City
Current Records: Phoenix 62-15; Oklahoma City 22-55
What to Know
The Oklahoma City Thunder have been on the wrong side of a one-way rivalry with the Phoenix Suns and are hoping to record their first victory since Jan. 27 of last year. Oklahoma City will play host again and welcome Phoenix to Paycom Center, where tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET Sunday. Given that both teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
OKC came up short against the Detroit Pistons this past Friday, falling 110-101. Despite the loss, the Thunder got a solid performance out of point guard Theo Maledon, who had 28 points and six assists in addition to six boards.
Meanwhile, the Suns came up short against the Memphis Grizzlies this past Friday, falling 122-114. Shooting guard Devin Booker put forth a good effort for the losing side as he had 41 points.
Oklahoma City have to know they’ll be fighting an uphill battle given the 14.50 point spread they are up against. Now might not be the best time to take Oklahoma City against the spread since they’ve let down bettors for the past two consecutive games.
Oklahoma City is now 22-55 while Phoenix sits at 62-15. A pair of offensive stats to keep an eye on: OKC has only been able to knock down 42.90% percent of their shots, which is the lowest field goal percentage in the league. The Suns’ offense has more to brag about, as they they enter the contest with a 48.80% field goal percentage, which is the best in the league. We’ll see if their 5.90% advantage translates to a win.
How To Watch
- When: Sunday at 7 p.m. ET
- Where: Paycom Center — Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- TV: Bally Sports – Arizona
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $15.00
Odds
The Suns are a big 14.5-point favorite against the Thunder, according to the latest NBA odds.
The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 14.5-point spread, and stayed right there.
Over/Under: -111
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Series History
Oklahoma City have won 14 out of their last 23 games against Phoenix.
- Feb 24, 2022 – Phoenix 124 vs. Oklahoma City 104
- Dec 29, 2021 – Phoenix 115 vs. Oklahoma City 97
- Dec 23, 2021 – Phoenix 113 vs. Oklahoma City 101
- May 02, 2021 – Phoenix 123 vs. Oklahoma City 120
- Apr 02, 2021 – Phoenix 140 vs. Oklahoma City 103
- Jan 27, 2021 – Oklahoma City 102 vs. Phoenix 97
- Aug 10, 2020 – Phoenix 128 vs. Oklahoma City 101
- Jan 31, 2020 – Oklahoma City 111 vs. Phoenix 107
- Dec 20, 2019 – Oklahoma City 126 vs. Phoenix 108
- Dec 28, 2018 – Oklahoma City 118 vs. Phoenix 102
- Nov 17, 2018 – Oklahoma City 110 vs. Phoenix 100
- Nov 12, 2018 – Oklahoma City 118 vs. Phoenix 101
- Oct 28, 2018 – Oklahoma City 117 vs. Phoenix 110
- Mar 08, 2018 – Oklahoma City 115 vs. Phoenix 87
- Mar 02, 2018 – Oklahoma City 124 vs. Phoenix 116
- Jan 07, 2018 – Phoenix 114 vs. Oklahoma City 100
- Apr 07, 2017 – Phoenix 120 vs. Oklahoma City 99
- Mar 03, 2017 – Phoenix 118 vs. Oklahoma City 111
- Dec 17, 2016 – Oklahoma City 114 vs. Phoenix 101
- Oct 28, 2016 – Oklahoma City 113 vs. Phoenix 110
- Feb 08, 2016 – Oklahoma City 122 vs. Phoenix 106
- Dec 31, 2015 – Oklahoma City 110 vs. Phoenix 106
- Nov 08, 2015 – Oklahoma City 124 vs. Phoenix 103
