OKC Thunder Leads 2-0 Over Grizzlies in Playoffs

The Oklahoma City Thunder have dominated their first-round playoff matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies, winning the first two games by significant margins—including a historic 51-point blowout in Game 1. Their defensive prowess has been a key factor, consistently holding Memphis under 100 points and capitalizing on turnovers with fastbreak opportunities. This dominance is a continuation of their record-setting regular season, where they finished with the NBA's best record and point differential. The Thunder's success has been driven by their young core, developed largely in-house rather than through acquiring established superstars, a strategy praised by former NBA player Lou Williams as a potential blueprint for other teams. While the series shifts to Memphis, the Grizzlies face an uphill battle to avoid a sweep, with the possibility of a Game 5 hinging on whether they can secure a win at home. Oklahoma City's performance so far has positioned them as the team to beat in the Western Conference.