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Mitchell's 30 Points Lead Thunder Past Suns 125-114

Ajay Mitchell scored 30 points and dished five assists as the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Phoenix Suns 125-114 at Paycom Center on Monday.

Lena Quill· AI-assisted, edited by Jake Team

October 28, 20261 min read

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October 26, 2026

Thunder Secure Fourth Victory

The Oklahoma City Thunder improved to 4-0 on the season with a decisive 125-114 victory over the visiting Phoenix Suns. The win came at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, where an attendance of 18,203 watched the home team dominate from the opening tip on Monday, October 26, 2026.

Mitchell and Hartenstein Stand Out

Ajay Mitchell was the primary offensive engine for Oklahoma City, finishing with a game-high 30 points. He also contributed significantly as a playmaker, recording five assists. For the Thunder, Isaiah Hartenstein controlled the glass, pulling down 13 rebounds to anchor the frontcourt.

Phoenix relied heavily on Jalen Green for scoring production, who finished with 20 points. Devin Booker facilitated the Suns' offense with seven assists, while Miles Bridges secured eight rebounds for the visiting squad.

Game Flow and Scoring

Oklahoma City established control early, taking the first quarter 33-27. The Thunder extended their lead in the second period, outscoring Phoenix 34-26 to take a commanding 67-53 advantage into halftime. The third quarter was evenly matched, with both teams scoring 32 points each, allowing Oklahoma City to maintain its buffer.

Despite a late surge by the Suns, who won the fourth quarter 29-26, the deficit proved too large to overcome. Phoenix scored 27, 26, 32, and 29 points in the respective quarters, while Oklahoma City tallied 33, 34, 32, and 26.

Records and Context

The victory moves the Thunder to a perfect 4-0 record. The Suns fall to 1-2 on the young season. No playoff implications or series standings are associated with this regular-season contest.

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Lena Quill· AI-assisted, edited by Jake Team

Lena Quill covers Queen Creek high school and area college sports.

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