Quick answer: The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Phoenix Suns 125-114 on Monday night, 26 October, to improve to 4-0. Ajay Mitchell, starting in place of the injured Jalen Williams, scored a career-high 30 points, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 26. The win came one day after Williams and Cason Wallace were hurt against the Clippers; the AP reports both will need surgery that could end their seasons.
Suns vs Thunder: score by quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City Thunder | 33 | 34 | 32 | 26 | 125 |
| Phoenix Suns | 27 | 26 | 32 | 29 | 114 |
OKC led 67-53 at halftime and pushed the lead to 89-72 on a Jared McCain three late in the third. Phoenix never led by more than one point all night; the Thunder’s biggest lead was 22.
Ajay Mitchell’s career night
| Stat | Mitchell |
|---|---|
| Points | 30 (career high) |
| Field goals | 10/16 |
| Free throws | 9/10 |
| Assists | 5 |
| Plus-minus | +18 |
Mitchell scored 18 in the first half and did most of his work attacking the basket, with 18 points in the paint. His name trended alongside the game as fans looked at who will fill the gap left by Williams.
Key player stats
Thunder
- Ajay Mitchell: 30 PTS (career high)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 26 PTS
- Jared McCain: 18 PTS, 4/7 3PT (started for the injured Cason Wallace)
- Isaiah Hartenstein: 15 PTS, 13 REB, 6/7 FG
- Aday Mara: 11 PTS, 10 REB
- Alex Caruso: 9 PTS, 3/5 3PT before leaving with a sprained right ankle
Suns
- Jalen Green: 20 PTS, 8/13 FG
- Dillon Brooks: 19 PTS, 3 STL
- Miles Bridges: 17 PTS
- Jordan Goodwin: 12 PTS, 4/8 3PT
- Devin Booker: 3 PTS on 1-for-7 shooting, 7 AST
Thunder injury update
| Player | Status |
|---|---|
| Jalen Williams | Lower left leg injury vs Clippers; will need surgery that could end his season (AP). No specific diagnosis released. |
| Cason Wallace | Injured vs Clippers; will need surgery that could end his season (AP). |
| Chet Holmgren | Missed the game with patellar tendinitis in his right knee. |
| Alex Caruso | Sprained his right ankle in the second quarter and did not return. |
For the background on Williams’ injury, see our earlier report: Jalen Williams injury update.
Team stats
| Category | Thunder | Suns |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 44/86 (51.2%) | 39/91 (42.9%) |
| 3-pointers | 12/32 | 18/50 |
| Free throws | 25/29 | 18/25 |
| Points in the paint | 50 | 38 |
| Rebounds | 48 | 38 |
What’s next
- Thunder (4-0): at the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night.
- Suns: host the Denver Nuggets on Friday night.
FAQ
Who won Suns vs Thunder?
Oklahoma City won 125-114 on 26 October 2026 and is 4-0.
How many points did Ajay Mitchell score?
A career-high 30.
Did Jalen Williams play?
No. He was injured the night before against the Clippers, and the AP reports he will need surgery that could end his season.
How did Devin Booker play?
He scored 3 points on 1-for-7 shooting, with 7 assists.
Sources: Associated Press via WRAL, NBA box score data (Sportradar); Google Trends US.
