Phoenix Suns Devin Booker vs Oklahoma City Thunder (Image via Getty) The Oklahoma City Thunder visit the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday in their final game before the All-Star break. Oklahoma City leads the Western Conference, but several injuries have forced the team to rely more on its rotation players. Phoenix is also managing absences while trying to hold its playoff position.This game is unlikely to be decided by star power alone. Availability, defensive execution, and rebounding could shape the result as both teams look to enter the break on a positive note.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Phoenix Suns Injury report (February 11, 2026)
Oklahoma City Thunder (41-13, 1st West)
Oklahoma City will again be without its leading scorer along with multiple rotation players.OUT • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (G, abdomen) – Out with an abdominal strain and expected to be re-evaluated after the All-Star break. • Ajay Mitchell (G, abdomen) – Has missed several games due to an abdominal injury. • Nikola Topic (G, groin) – Sidelined with a groin issue. • Thomas Sorber (C, knee) – Out for the season after tearing his right ACL.Questionable / Day-to-day • Alex Caruso (G, adductor/back) – Previously missed time but is expected to play unless there is a late change. • Jalen Williams (G/F, wrist/hamstring) – Recently returned from wrist surgery and a hamstring strain. He played 24 minutes and scored 23 points against the Lakers and is expected to be available.Chet Holmgren, Luguentz Dort, Cason Wallace, Isaiah Joe, and Williams are expected to carry most of the workload.
Phoenix Suns (32-22, 7th West)
Phoenix enters the game with several players either out or day-to-day.OUT / Day-to-day • Grayson Allen (G, knee) – Listed as out or day-to-day and expected to be re-evaluated after the break. • Isaiah Livers (F, shoulder) – Also scheduled for re-evaluation following the break. • Cole Anthony (G, non-injury) – Away from the team.Expected to play • Devin Booker – Averaging 25.2 points and 6.3 assists this season. • Dillon Brooks – Among the team’s leading scorers over the last 10 games. • Collin Gillespie, Jalen Green, Mark Williams, Royce O’Neale, Jordan Goodwin – All expected to be available.Phoenix will depend heavily on Booker and Brooks, while Green continues to increase his minutes after hamstring and hip injuries.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Phoenix Suns Current rosters (2025-26)
Oklahoma City Thunder core
Backcourt: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (injured), Jalen Williams, Luguentz Dort, Cason Wallace, Ajay Mitchell (injured), Isaiah Joe, Alex Caruso, Nikola Topic (injured), Aaron Wiggins, Jared McCain.Frontcourt: Chet Holmgren, Isaiah Hartenstein, Jaylin Williams, Kenrich Williams, Branden Carlson, Brooks Barnhizer, Thomas Sorber (injured).The Thunder are 41-13 and 31-9 against Western Conference teams. Their rebounding and rim protection remain key strengths, anchored by Holmgren and Hartenstein.
Phoenix Suns core
Backcourt: Devin Booker, Dillon Brooks, Grayson Allen (injured), Collin Gillespie, Jalen Green, Jordan Goodwin, Amir Coffey, Rasheer Fleming.Frontcourt: Mark Williams, Nick Richards, Royce O’Neale, Oso Ighodaro, Khaman Maluach, Nigel Hayes-Davis.Phoenix is 32-22 overall and 22-15 against the West, sitting seventh in the conference and half a game behind the Lakers in the Pacific Division.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Phoenix Suns Head-to-head and recent series
The teams have already faced each other multiple times this season. • Dec. 10, NBA Cup quarterfinal: Thunder 138, Suns 89 – Oklahoma City handed Phoenix the largest loss in franchise history. Booker did not play, while Gilgeous-Alexander scored 28 points. • Jan. 4: Suns 108, Thunder 105 – Jordan Goodwin led Phoenix with 26 points. • Jan. 5: Suns 108, Thunder 105 – Phoenix secured another close win.Oklahoma City holds a 2-1 edge in the season series. Phoenix still leads the all-time regular-season matchup with roughly 137 wins to Oklahoma City’s 125.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Phoenix Suns Team stats and style matchup
Thunder
Oklahoma City is averaging 113.2 points over its last 10 games while shooting 46.7 percent from the field and 36.1 percent from three this season. The defense has allowed 108.1 points per game during that span, with opponents shooting 43.4 percent.The Thunder average 43.7 rebounds per game. Holmgren leads the frontcourt with 8.7 rebounds and 2.0 blocks. Even without Gilgeous-Alexander, the team has remained competitive through defense and ball movement.
Suns
Phoenix has averaged 109.4 points over the last 10 games, shooting 46.0 percent overall and 36.4 percent from three. The team has allowed 109.5 points per game in that stretch.Mark Williams is averaging 12.2 points and 8.2 rebounds while shooting 66.4 percent, giving Phoenix a reliable option near the rim.
What to watch in Thunder vs Suns
Oklahoma City must create offense without Gilgeous-Alexander. Holmgren, Williams, and Wallace are expected to take on larger roles, with Wallace recording 20 assists across his last four games.Booker will face a defense that limits shooting efficiency, but his shot-making late in games remains important. Phoenix’s guard rotation will need to handle heavy minutes against Oklahoma City’s length on the perimeter.Rebounding may also influence the result. The Thunder hold a slight edge, and control of the boards could determine second-chance opportunities.Also read: Is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander playing tonight vs the Phoenix Suns? Latest update on the Oklahoma City Thunder star’s injury report (February 11, 2026)With injuries affecting both teams, depth and in-game adjustments are likely to decide the matchup as they head into the All-Star break.