Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) pushes past Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (22) during the second half in Game 1 of an NBA first-round playoff series in Oklahoma City.
NBA 2024-25: Oklahoma City Thunder Beat Memphis Grizzlies In Game 2 Of Playoffs Round 1
The Oklahoma City Thunder extended their dominance over the Memphis Grizzlies, winning 118-99 to take a 2-0 lead in their playoff series. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 27 points, Jalen Williams added 24, and rookie Chet Holmgren contributed 20 points, 11 rebounds, and 5 blocks. This win follows a historic 131-80 blowout on Sunday, marking the Thunder's sixth double-digit victory over Memphis this season. Jaren Jackson Jr. led the Grizzlies with 26 points, and Ja Morant scored 23. Memphis hosts Game 3 on April 25 (Thursday, April 25, would be Game 4 if games are played on consecutive days after April 24 game 3) to try and get back in the series.
NBA 2024-25: Memphis Grizzlies Vs Oklahoma City Thunder
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Memphis Grizzlies forward Santi Aldama, left, pushes past Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, right, during the first half in Game 1 of an NBA first-round playoff series in Oklahoma City.
NBA 2024-25: Memphis Grizzlies Vs Oklahoma City Thunder
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Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant shoots during the first half in Game 1 of an NBA first-round playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Oklahoma City.
NBA 2024-25: Memphis Grizzlies Vs Oklahoma City Thunder
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Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) shoots near Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) during the first half in Game 1 of an NBA first-round playoff series in Oklahoma City.
NBA 2024-25: Memphis Grizzlies Vs Oklahoma City Thunder
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Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr., left, shoots near Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren, right, during the first half in Game 1 of an NBA first-round playoff series in Oklahoma City.
NBA 2024-25: Memphis Grizzlies Vs Oklahoma City Thunder
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Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams celebrates during the first half in Game 1 of an NBA first-round playoff series against the Memphis Grizzlies in Oklahoma City.
NBA 2024-25: Memphis Grizzlies Vs Oklahoma City Thunder
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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) drives past Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. (1) during the first half in Game 1 of an NBA first-round playoff series in Oklahoma City.
NBA 2024-25: Memphis Grizzlies Vs Oklahoma City Thunder
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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso celebrates during the first half in Game 1 of an NBA first-round playoff series against the Memphis Grizzlies in Oklahoma City.
NBA 2024-25: Memphis Grizzlies Vs Oklahoma City Thunder
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Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren dunks during the second half in Game 1 of an NBA first-round playoff series against the Memphis Grizzlies in Oklahoma City.
NBA 2024-25: Memphis Grizzlies Vs Oklahoma City Thunder
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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso, left, tries to get to a rebound before Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr., right, during the first half in Game 1 of an NBA first-round playoff series in Oklahoma City.
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