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Thunder Sweep Grizzlies to Secure Spot in Second Round of NBA Playoffs

Oklahoma City overcomes challenges, including a 29-point Game 3 deficit, to become the first team to advance, led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's resurgence.

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Overview

  • The Oklahoma City Thunder completed a 4-0 sweep of the Memphis Grizzlies with a narrow 117-115 victory in Game 4 on Saturday.
  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 38 points in the series-clinching win, recovering from early shooting struggles in the series.
  • The Thunder overcame a 29-point deficit in Game 3, capitalizing on Ja Morant’s absence after the Grizzlies star suffered a hip contusion.
  • Oklahoma City, the NBA's top regular-season team at 68-14, awaits the winner of the Clippers–Nuggets series, currently tied 2-2.
  • The team faces a strategic balance between rest and maintaining momentum as they prepare for the Western Conference semifinals.