Suns Owner Releases Statement After Playoff Sweep vs Thunder
The Phoenix Suns were swept in the first round of the NBA playoffs by the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder, losing Game 4 131-122 despite a closer finish. Suns owner Mat Ishbia released a statement expressing pride in the team's season and optimism for the future. He praised fans, players, and staff while acknowledging the need for improvement. The Thunder will face the winner of the Lakers-Rockets series in the next round.
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By Matt AudiletContributing Sports WriterShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.The No. 8 seed Phoenix Suns suffered a first round playoff sweep against the No. 1 seed, reigning-champion Oklahoma City Thunder.On Monday night, the Suns dropped their fourth consecutive game with a 131-122 final score at Phoenix's Mortgage Matchup Center. This final score marked the closest game of the first round series, as each of the first three games were decided by double-digit victories for the Thunder.Suns owner Mat Ishbia released a public statement on social media following his team's Game 4 loss."Losing is never easy, but I feel really good today about our team and am…
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