Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder visit Phoenix with 2-0 series lead

The Oklahoma City Thunder, leading the Western Conference, are ahead 2-0 in their first-round playoff series against the Phoenix Suns. In their last matchup, the Thunder secured a 120-107 victory, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scoring 37 points. The Suns, who have a 29-23 record against Western Conference teams, are struggling in close games, with a 7-10 record in contests decided by three points or fewer. The Thunder, known for their strong defense, allow only 107.9 points per game, while the Suns average 112.6 points. Key players include Devin Booker for the Suns and Gilgeous-Alexander for the Thunder. The Suns have been inconsistent recently, with a 4-6 record in their last ten games, while the Thunder have been strong, going 8-2. Injuries for the Suns include Mark Williams and Jordan Goodwin, while the Thunder are missing Jalen Williams and Thomas Sorber. QUESTION: How might the outcome of this series impact the future strategies of both the Thunder and the Suns?