Ja Morant Injured, Thunder Stun Grizzlies in Comeback Victory

The Oklahoma City Thunder overcame a 29-point deficit to defeat the Memphis Grizzlies 114-108 in Game 3 of their first-round NBA playoff series, taking a commanding 3-0 lead. The game turned dramatically after Grizzlies star Ja Morant suffered a hard fall and was ruled out with a left hip injury late in the second quarter, after contact with Oklahoma City's Luguentz Dort. Morant attempted two free throws before exiting to the locker room, and Memphis, who had built their largest lead following his departure, struggled to maintain their energy and execution in his absence. The Thunder rallied behind strong performances from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, and Chet Holmgren, who scored 23 of his 24 points in the second half. The 29-point comeback marks the second-largest in NBA playoff history since 1997. Morant's status for upcoming games remains uncertain, with further evaluations pending.