Thunder Sweep Grizzlies 4-0, Gilgeous-Alexander Shines with 38 Points

The Oklahoma City Thunder swept the Memphis Grizzlies in the first round of the NBA playoffs, advancing to the conference semifinals after a 117-115 victory led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 38 points. The Thunder overcame poor three-point shooting by forcing turnovers and capitalizing at the free-throw line, while Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren provided crucial contributions. Memphis kept the games close despite losing Ja Morant to a hip injury in Game 3, with Scotty Pippen Jr. and Desmond Bane stepping up offensively. A pivotal Game 3 saw Oklahoma City erase a 26-point deficit, tying the second-biggest comeback in NBA playoff history, as Gilgeous-Alexander and Williams led a fierce second-half rally. The Grizzlies' inability to contain Gilgeous-Alexander and their struggles with turnovers ultimately ended their season. The Thunder now await the winner of the Denver Nuggets-Los Angeles Clippers series.