OKC Thunder vs. Memphis Grizzlies Game Preview

The Oklahoma City Thunder are aiming for a first round sweep of the Memphis Grizzlies in this contest between the two Western Conference foes.

The last time out, the Thunder earned a Game 3 win via a 29 point comeback, the second largest in margin made up in NBA Playoff History.

Here is everything you need to know about this matchup.

OKC Thunder, Memphis Grizzlie — Apr 24, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) knocks the ball away from Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (22) during the second quarter during game three for the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images | Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

ODDS:

The Thunder enter the day as 15.5-point favorites against the Memphis Grizzlies, and the total over/under is 221.5 points according to Fanduel.

KEYS TO THE GAME:

The Oklahoma City Thunder are facing a Ja Morant-less Grizzlies squad after he suffered a hip injury in Thursday's contest. The Thunder must win the turnover battle with an already shaking playmaking squad that has been prone to turnovers this series. Those giveaways spark easy fastbreak points and a cushion on the scoreboard for the OKC Thunder.

The Thunder need a consistent shooting night as the team traveled on the road for its first road playoff game on Thursday and could not hit water out of a boat in the first half of that game. If Oklahoma City is on it from the word go in this game when it comes to shot making, Oklahoma City will enjoy another sweep.

OKC has seen Shai Gilgeous-Alexander labor to score the ball in efficient fashion, if he can have these clean looks fall, it will be a long afternoon for the Beale Street Ballers.

RECORDS:

Oklahoma City Thunder (3-0) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (0-3)

INJURIES:

Oklahoma City Thunder Injury Report

Ousmane Dieng –– Calf: OUT

Nikola Topic -– Knee Surgery: OUT

Memphis Grizzlies Injury Report

Luke Kennard –– Achilles: OUT

Ja Morant –– Hip: Doubtful

Brandon Clarke –– Knee: OUT

Jaylen Wells –– Wrist: OUT

Check out later today for an updated injury report.

WHEN:

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 2:30 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 attempting to pull off a first round sweep of the Memphis Grizzlies it would mark the second straight season series sweep of a first round opponent for the Thunder after they handled the New Orleans Pelicans in short order a year ago.

Up next, if needed, the OKC Thunder would play host to the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 5 of the series at the Paycom on Monday, April 28.

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