In the opening game of the playoffs, the Oklahoma City Thunder will host the Phoenix Suns at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. The Thunder, who finished the regular season as the top overall seed, are heavily favored by 13.5 points against a Suns team that recently eliminated the Golden State Warriors in the play-in tournament. The Suns, under rookie head coach Jordan Ott, face a daunting challenge against the Thunder's strong defense, which boasted the best rating in the league this season. Key players to watch include Thunder's MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Suns' star Devin Booker, who will need to step up significantly to keep the game competitive. The total points for the game are set at 215.5, reflecting expectations of a high-scoring matchup. The game will be broadcast live on ABC at 3:30 PM EST.