OKC Thunder Avoids Golden State Warriors, 3 Possible Matchups Remain

The Oklahoma City Thunder will not take on the Golden State Warriors in the first round of the playoffs, three possible matchups remain.

Nov 10, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives to the basket against Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images | Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Then there were three.

The Oklahoma City Thunder playoff picture got a bit clearer on Tuesday as the Golden State Warriors knocked off the Memphis Grizzlies, 121-116.

It was a drama filled game that saw bumps, bruises and bad calls left, right and center. Ultimately, the No. 7 seeded Warriors take their rightful spot and will matchup with the No. 2 seeded Houston Rockets starting on Sunday in the first round of the NBA Playoffs.

Memphis fell short with a blunder late, down three, unable to get the ball in for a potential game-tying shot.

Ja Morant limped his way to the finish line and still put up 22 points, three assists, three rebounds and a steal on 50% shooting from the floor in 35 minutes of work despite twisting his ankle. It was a gutty performance from the Grizzlies star who will get a few days off before Friday's win-or-go-home contest.

The Oklahoma City Thunder will find out its first round matchup on Friday night after the Grizzlies play host to the winner of Wednesday's Dallas Mavericks vs. Sacramento Kings clash in the Golden 1 Center.

Golden State poised the toughest test of the four and they are now out of the way for the Thunder. Oklahoma City should be able to make quick work of the remaining possible trio in the First Round of the NBA Playoffs.

Game 1 of the first round will officially be April 20 inside the Paycom Center for the Oklahoma City Thunder, with the full slate, tip-times and TV Networks being announced later this week.