OKC Thunder vs. Memphis Grizzlies Game Preview

The Oklahoma City Thunder are taking on the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 3 of their first round series looking to throw the knock out punch to the Grizzlies hopes. Here is everything you need to know about that matchup.

Apr 22, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) moves the ball against Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. (1) in the third quarter during game two of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images | Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

The Oklahoma City Thunder are continuing its first round series with the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA Playoffs.

Game 3 shifts the series to Memphis to take on the Grizzlies as the Beale Street Ballers have its backs against the wall.

Memphis has turned in two lackluster performances leading to blow out losses before returning to play in front of its home crowd.

Apr 22, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives to the basket as Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) defends in the third quarter during game two of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images | Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

ODDS:

The Thunder enter the day as 8.5-point favorites against the Memphis Grizzlies, and the total over/under is 227 points according to FanDuel.

KEYS TO THE GAME:

If the Oklahoma City Thunder can continue to beat the Grizzlies on the glass and force a mountain of turnovers, the Thunder will continue to feast off easy points and shut down Memphis' offense. That should lead to Oklahoma City having a massive advantage and a dominating Game 3 win.

Who wins the emotional battle out of the gate? If the Thunder jump all over the Grizzlies in the Grit-and-Grind house, boos could rain down in Memphis and the series might as well be put on ice.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has yet to have even a normal game in this series much less a spectacular one, if he breaks out of that shell it gives the Grizzlies one more thing to worry about.

RECORDS:

Oklahoma City Thunder (2-0) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (0-2)

INJURIES:

Oklahoma City Thunder Injury Report

Ousmane Dieng –– Calf: OUT

Nikola Topic –– ACL: OUT

Memphis Grizzlies Injury Report

Jaylen Wells –– Wrist: OUT

Brandon Clarke –– Knee: OUT

Check out  later today for an updated injury report.

WHEN:

Thursday, April 23, 2025 at 8:30 PM CT

LOCATION:

FedEx Forum - Memphis, TN

TV/RADIO:

TNT, FanDuel Sports Oklahoma, NBA League Pass, 98.1 FM The Sports Animal

FINAL WORD: 

The Oklahoma City Thunder are taking on the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 3 in hopes of taking a 3-0 series lead and have the chance to salt the series away for a second straight first round series sweep on Saturday in the FedEx Forum.

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