OKC Thunder Face Suns in West Matchup with Back-to-Back Title on the Line

The Phoenix Suns, against all odds, claimed the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference and drew a first-round matchup with defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder.

This is the kind of cinematic playoff narrative that makes NBA fans lose sleep. The Suns, who many wrote off, have earned the right to test themselves against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder's defensive machine.

The Thunder's quest for back-to-back titles begins here. SGA's MVP-caliber season has put OKC in a dominant position, but the Suns won't be an easy out. This series could go either way.