The Oklahoma City Thunder’s fourth-leading scorer, Josh Giddey, has emerged as their primary оffensive force recently.Despite missing All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander due to ιnjury, Giddey’s 23-point performance propelled the Thunder to a dominant 128-103 victory over the Phoenix Suns.

Giddey’s scoring surge, averaging 26.3 points over his last three games, has been crucial in keeping the Thunder competitive in the Western Conference playoff race. He attributes his improvement to a shift in mindset, now punishing opposing teams for leaving him open.In a collective effort, Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams, and Cason Wallace contributed significantly to the Thunder’s victory. Despite missing their top scorer, the Thunder shot an impressive 56.3% from the field and made 16 of 30 three-point attempts.Meanwhile, Thunder fans continued to boo Kevin Durant, who led the Suns with 26 points. The Suns, currently seventh in the Western Conference, are striving to avoid the Play-In Tournament.

The Thunder’s dominant performance, shooting 62% in the first half, established a commanding lead they maintained throughout the game.