{"id":747343,"date":"2026-04-23T09:32:42","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T09:32:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/747343\/"},"modified":"2026-04-23T09:32:42","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T09:32:42","slug":"thunder-suns-nba-playoffs-time-tv-and-what-to-know-before-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/747343\/","title":{"rendered":"Thunder-Suns NBA playoffs: Time, TV, and what to know before game"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWAS AGAIN EVENTUALLY CAUGHT. 905 TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT TIME TO CHEER ON THE THUNDER AS THEY GEAR UP FOR GAME TWO OF THE FIRST ROUND OF THE NBA PLAYOFFS. EVEN IF YOU DON\u2019T HAVE TICKETS, YOU CAN STILL GET ON THE FUN AND SHOW YOUR TEAM SOME LOVE. KOCO JORDAN RYAN JOINS US FROM SCISSORTAIL PARK, WHERE SO MANY THUNDER FANS WILL BE THERE TO PACK THE PARK BEFORE TIPOFF. YES, SCISSORTAIL PARK IS GOING TO BE THE PLACE TO BE TONIGHT BEFORE THE GAME STARTING AT 5:00 THIS AFTERNOON. THAT\u2019S 3.5 HOURS BEFORE TIP OFF. THE PARK IS GOING TO BE PACKED WITH THUNDER FANS. YOU CAN SEE THEY\u2019VE UPGRADED THE PLAYOFF INSTALLATION. THEY\u2019VE GOT SCREENS HERE, SO THEY ARE READY FOR YOU TO COME OUT AND CHEER ON THE THUNDER AND ENJOY EVERYTHING THEY HAVE TO OFFER. THERE\u2019S GOING TO BE MUSIC, GAMES, SOMETHING FOR KIDS. THERE\u2019S GOING TO BE FACE PAINTING, THUNDER PERFORMERS ARE GOING TO BE OUT HERE, AND EVEN YOUR FAVORITE THUNDER LEGEND, WHO\u2019S YOUR FAVORITE THUNDER PLAYER? THAT\u2019S RIGHT. RUMBLE IS GOING TO BE HERE. THERE\u2019S ALSO A CHANCE THAT YOU COULD WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS TO THE PLAYOFF GAME. AND IT ACTUALLY HAPPENED IN ONE OF OUR PRODUCERS BEFORE. SO YOU REALLY COULD WIN. IT IS GOING TO BE A LITTLE MISTY, A LITTLE DRIZZLY. MAYBE THEY\u2019LL BE A LITTLE WIN LIKE YOU SEE RIGHT NOW. HEY, IF YOU ARE GOING TO GET TO THE GAME, WE DO WANT T\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>Thunder take commanding 2-0 lead in opening round against Phoenix Suns: What to know<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/koco.png\" class=\"lazyload lazyload-in-view branding\" alt=\"KOCO logo\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\tUpdated: 11:21 PM CDT Apr 22, 2026\n\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.koco.com\/article\/hearst-television-news-policy-statements\/14471973\" class=\"editorial-standards border-left\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Editorial Standards \u24d8<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAfter a lopsided Game 1 victory, the Oklahoma City Thunder took a commanding series lead against the Phoenix Suns during Game 2 of the Western Conference first round Wednesday night.  Game 1 Recap The Oklahoma City Thunder took care of business in Game 1 on Sunday, beating the Suns 119-84 at the Paycom Center. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who was just named the NBA&#8217;s Clutch Player of the Year, scored 25 points without playing in the fourth quarter. The reigning league MVP made just 5 of 18 field goals but went 15 of 17 at the foul line before sitting out the fourth quarter. Video Below: Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander named NBA Clutch Player of the YearJalen Williams scored 22 points and Chet Holmgren added 16 for Oklahoma City. Devin Booker scored 23 points and Dillon Brooks scored 18 on 6-of-22 shooting for the Suns, who shot 34.9% from the field. Video Below: KOCO 5 Sports picks player of the game after Thunder blowout SunsFirst Round Schedule Game 1: Thunder 119, Suns 84 (Recap Here)Game 2: Thunder 120, Suns 107Game 3: Oklahoma City at Suns &#8211; Saturday, April 25 (2:30 p.m. on NBC)Game 4: Oklahoma City at Suns &#8211; Monday, April 27 (8:30 p.m. on Peacock\/NBC Sports)Game 5: Suns at Oklahoma City &#8211; Wednesday, April 29 (TBD)*Game 6: Oklahoma City at Suns &#8211; Friday, May 1 (TBD)*Game 7: Suns at Oklahoma City &#8211; Sunday, May 3 (TBD)*Video Below: Oklahoma girl challenges Chet Holmgren to sponsor basketball team if she gets 1M TikTok likesThunder UP in the Park Even if you don&#8217;t have tickets, you can get in on the fun and show your love for the Thunder. The pregame tradition of Thunder UP in the Park continues before Game 2 at Scissortail Park, which is across the street from the Paycom Center. The free event starts at 5 p.m. and goes until 8 p.m. Thunder UP in the Park has activities for all ages, including face painting, music, performances from Thunder entertainers, and an appearance from Rumble. Fans also could enter a chance to win tickets to the game. Game 2 Thunder Shirt For the nearly 20,000 fans going to the game, the Thunder already unveiled the free T-shirts that&#8217;ll be waiting in their seats to wear during the game. The Game 2 shirt is navy with light blue and orange lettering. The shirt says, &#8220;Get Loud Oklahoma City,&#8221; with &#8220;Loud&#8221; and &#8220;City&#8221; in bright orange, paying homage to the Paycom Center and the Thunder&#8217;s fanbase. Video Below: OKC Thunder unveil playoff T-shirts for Game 2 against Phoenix SunsFans are encouraged to show up early and put the shirt on or risk being put on the jumbotron until it&#8217;s worn.  Loud City comes together during the playoffs, wearing the shirts to support the team during games in Oklahoma City. Each playoff game in the Paycom Center brings a unique shirt. Top HeadlinesPerson critically injured after being impaled with pole during fight in southwest Oklahoma City&#8217;Bear cam&#8217; records the moment a bear scored a bag of Doritos from a Connecticut porchIran fires on 3 ships in the Strait of Hormuz, complicating efforts to resume US-Iran talksCrews wrangle horse that got loose near State Fair Park in Oklahoma CityTwo people taken to hospital with gunshot wounds after altercation in NE OKC\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong class=\"dateline\">OKLAHOMA CITY \u2014<\/strong> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>After a lopsided Game 1 victory, the Oklahoma City Thunder took a commanding series lead against the Phoenix Suns during Game 2 of the Western Conference first round Wednesday night. <\/p>\n<p>Game 1 Recap <\/p>\n<p>The Oklahoma City Thunder took care of business in Game 1 on Sunday, beating the Suns 119-84 at the Paycom Center. <\/p>\n<p>Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who was just named the NBA&#8217;s Clutch Player of the Year, scored 25 points without playing in the fourth quarter. The reigning league MVP made just 5 of 18 field goals but went 15 of 17 at the foul line before sitting out the fourth quarter. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Video Below: Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander named NBA Clutch Player of the Year<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Jalen Williams scored 22 points and Chet Holmgren added 16 for Oklahoma City. <\/p>\n<p>Devin Booker scored 23 points and Dillon Brooks scored 18 on 6-of-22 shooting for the Suns, who shot 34.9% from the field. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Video Below: KOCO 5 Sports picks player of the game after Thunder blowout Suns<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>First Round Schedule <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Game 1: Thunder 119, Suns 84 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.koco.com\/article\/okc-thunder-win-game-1-of-nba-playoff-series-against-phoenix-suns\/71065741\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Recap Here<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Game 2: Thunder 120, Suns 107<\/li>\n<li>Game 3: Oklahoma City at Suns &#8211; Saturday, April 25 (2:30 p.m. on NBC)<\/li>\n<li>Game 4: Oklahoma City at Suns &#8211; Monday, April 27 (8:30 p.m. on Peacock\/NBC Sports)<\/li>\n<li>Game 5: Suns at Oklahoma City &#8211; Wednesday, April 29 (TBD)*<\/li>\n<li>Game 6: Oklahoma City at Suns &#8211; Friday, May 1 (TBD)*<\/li>\n<li>Game 7: Suns at Oklahoma City &#8211; Sunday, May 3 (TBD)*<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Video Below: Oklahoma girl challenges Chet Holmgren to sponsor basketball team if she gets 1M TikTok likes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Thunder UP in the Park <\/p>\n<p>Even if you don&#8217;t have tickets, you can get in on the fun and show your love for the Thunder. <\/p>\n<p>The pregame tradition of Thunder UP in the Park continues before Game 2 at Scissortail Park, which is across the street from the Paycom Center. The free event starts at 5 p.m. and goes until 8 p.m. <\/p>\n<p>Thunder UP in the Park has activities for all ages, including face painting, music, performances from Thunder entertainers, and an appearance from Rumble. Fans also could enter a chance to win tickets to the game. <\/p>\n<p>Game 2 Thunder Shirt <\/p>\n<p>For the nearly 20,000 fans going to the game, the Thunder already unveiled the free T-shirts that&#8217;ll be waiting in their seats to wear during the game. <\/p>\n<p>The Game 2 shirt is navy with light blue and orange lettering. The shirt says, &#8220;Get Loud Oklahoma City,&#8221; with &#8220;Loud&#8221; and &#8220;City&#8221; in bright orange, paying homage to the Paycom Center and the Thunder&#8217;s fanbase. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Video Below: OKC Thunder unveil playoff T-shirts for Game 2 against Phoenix Suns<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Fans are encouraged to show up early and put the shirt on or risk being put on the jumbotron until it&#8217;s worn.  <\/p>\n<p>Loud City comes together during the playoffs, wearing the shirts to support the team during games in Oklahoma City. Each playoff game in the Paycom Center brings a unique shirt. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Top Headlines<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"WAS AGAIN EVENTUALLY CAUGHT. 905 TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT TIME TO CHEER ON THE THUNDER AS THEY GEAR&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":747344,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_share_on_mastodon":"0"},"categories":[5131],"tags":[5229,44234,5643,1587,7943,307633,1910,11395,1268,307631,6141,8412,1589,1721,449,15525,307632,67,586,132,5230,68,2969,989,28447],"class_list":["post-747343","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-phoenix","tag-america","tag-april","tag-arizona","tag-az","tag-chet-holmgren","tag-clutch-player","tag-game","tag-may","tag-oklahoma-city-thunder","tag-p-m-wednesdaywhere","tag-park","tag-paycom-center","tag-phoenix","tag-phoenix-suns","tag-point","tag-recap","tag-thunder-shirt","tag-united-states","tag-united-states-of-america","tag-unitedstates","tag-unitedstatesofamerica","tag-us","tag-usa","tag-video","tag-wednesday-night"],"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@us\/116453334221740513","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/747343","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=747343"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/747343\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/747344"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=747343"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=747343"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=747343"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}