Thunder Seek Second Straight Win Over Grizzlies in Game 2

The Oklahoma City Thunder dominated the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 1 of their first-round Western Conference playoff series, winning by a historic 51-point margin, the largest ever in a series opener. Despite Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander having one of his worst offensive games of the season, Oklahoma City's depth and defense overwhelmed Memphis, with key contributions from Aaron Wiggins, Jalen Williams, and Chet Holmgren. The Thunder capitalized on Memphis' 24 turnovers and stifled the Grizzlies' offense, limiting Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. to inefficient shooting. As the series moves to Game 2, Oklahoma City is heavily favored, with sportsbooks listing them as 14.5-point favorites and an implied 87% chance to win. Both teams expect a more competitive game from Memphis, but the Thunder's strong form and recent dominance suggest the Grizzlies face an uphill battle to turn the series around. Unless Memphis can significantly improve their perimeter defense and offensive execution, the series appears to be tilting toward a Thunder sweep.