What to expect from the top Oklahoma City Thunder players and how to watch the game as they face off against the Phoenix Suns on Friday.

As the Thunder navigate through a reality without Chet Holmgren for the next two-plus months, Gilgeous-Alexander sees the foreseeable future as a chance to elevate his teammates. The 26-year-old scored a career-high 45 points in a close win over the LA Clippers but noted he played within the flow and minimized hero ball.

Not many teams can make it through that level of adversity - especiall on the second night of a back to back - but not many teams have a Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. In this game against his former team,