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Thunder Aim for Sweep, Edwards Out as NBA Playoffs Heat Up Monday

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The Oklahoma City Thunder look to complete a first-round sweep of the Phoenix Suns in Monday's Game 4 at 9:30 p.m. ET. After posting the league's best record at 64-18, the defending champions have dominated the series with three double-digit victories. Phoenix seeks to avoid their second consecutive first-round sweep after falling to Minnesota last year.

Meanwhile, the Minnesota Timberwolves face the Denver Nuggets in Game 5 without star guard Anthony Edwards, who suffered a knee injury in Game 4. Edwards joins Donte DiVincenzo on the sidelines, leaving Ayo Dosunmu to carry the scoring load after his 43-point performance. The Timberwolves have won three straight since dropping the opener.

The NHL playoffs feature the Utah Mammoth hosting the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 4 at 9:30 p.m. ET. Making their first postseason appearance, the Mammoth have impressed as a wild-card team. In MLB action, the struggling Boston Red Sox and Toronto Blue Jays open a three-game series at 7:07 p.m., both coming off recent victories.

The Thunder enter as 10.5-point favorites while the Nuggets are favored by 11.5 points. Utah's improbable playoff run and Edwards' injury absence create compelling storylines as teams fight for advancement.