Phoenix Suns Look to Even Series Against Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 2 The Phoenix Suns aim to tie their best-of-7 Western Conference First Round series at 1-1 when they face the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 2 at Paycom Center on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. The Thunder took a 1-0 series lead after a dominant 35-point victory in Game 1, leveraging their league-best 64-18 regular-season record to assert early control. Phoenix, which secured the eighth seed by defeating the Golden State Warriors in the Play-In Tournament, enters Game 2 seeking to shift momentum before the series moves to Arizona for Games 3 and 4. Ticket demand remains high in Oklahoma City following the Thunder’s convincing opener, though secondary market pricing shows accessible entry points for fans. Get-in prices on platforms like SeatGeek and Vivid Seats start around $88, with mid-level seating in the 100-level trending between $220 and $380. Premium courtside seats at Paycom Center for Game 2 are listed upwards of $1,100, whereas select VIP courtside options exceed $2,800. As the series shifts to Phoenix for Game 3 at the newly renamed Mortgage Matchup Center (formerly Footprint Center), entry-level tickets are currently available as low as $87, positioning it among the most affordable playoff venues in the Western Conference this round. The Thunder, anchored by their top-seeded status and championship pedigree, look to protect home court before traveling west. The Suns, meanwhile, rely on resilience and depth gained from their play-in success to challenge Oklahoma City’s defense and extend the series. Game 2 is scheduled to initiate at 8:30 p.m. CT at Paycom Center, located at 100 W. Reno Ave. In Oklahoma City, OK 73102. Fans seeking real-time updates, official statistics, and playoff bracket information can visit NBA.com/thunder for the latest developments throughout the series.
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