The Oklahoma City Thunder have swept the Phoenix Suns 4-0 to advance to the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs — and they look every bit like a team about to repeat as NBA champions.
How dominant were the Thunder?
OKC won all four games by an average margin of 18 points. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was brilliant throughout, averaging 32 points per game in the series. The Thunder’s defence was suffocating — holding Phoenix to under 100 points in three of the four games.
This is the Thunder’s fourth consecutive playoff appearance and they have now won 11 consecutive first-round playoff games. At 26 years old, SGA is playing the best basketball of his career at exactly the right time.
What’s next for OKC
The Thunder advance to the Western Conference Semifinals where they will face either the Minnesota Timberwolves or Denver Nuggets — a series currently tied with Minnesota leading 3-1. Conference Semifinals begin approximately 4 May.
Why Australians should watch OKC
Oklahoma City are the defending NBA champions and the favourite to repeat. SGA is the best player in the world right now and watching him in the playoffs is appointment viewing. Games will be on ESPN/Kayo and League Pass in Australia.
How to watch NBA Playoffs second round in Australia
- ESPN / Kayo Sports — selected games live
- NBA League Pass — every game via Amazon Prime Video
- Disney+ — ESPN games simulcast
Check our US Sports TV Guide for confirmed game times in AEST the moment the second round schedule is announced.
Last updated: Tuesday 29 April 2026