Oklahoma City is back in the second round after another sweep, and it joined some elite company in the process. On Monday night, the Thunder finished off their

The NBA’s defending champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder, sent the Phoenix Suns home in the first round of the playoffs as they completed the 4-0 sweep in Phoenix last night.

The Oklahoma City Thunder have opened their title defense with a first-round series sweep after Monday night's win in Phoenix.

The Thunder didn't stick to their usual script to close out the first round.

City and team have risen together since former mayor Mick Cornett and businessman Clay Bennett helped bring the Thunder to the city, which is now on the map as an NBA champion. In 2028, two Summer Olympic events – canoe slalom and softball – will be held here. That same year, the Thunder will get a new arena.

After Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander trolled Dillon Brooks after sweeping the Phoenix Suns, Brooks responded on social media.

Oklahoma City’s first-round dominance in the NBA playoffs continues. The road should get at least a little tougher in the coming weeks — but there’s little doubt the defending champions are well-equipped to defend their title.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are headed to the Western Conference semifinals, and fans will soon have a chance to secure their seats. A limited number of tickets for Games 1 and 2 of the next playoff round will go on sale Wednesday morning at 10 a.