In the first round of the NBA playoffs, the Oklahoma City Thunder continued to play away against the Memphis Grizzlies. Currently, the Thunder lead the series 3-0. Ja Morant was absent from this game due to injury.

At the beginning of the game, the Grizzlies scored both inside and outside and took the initiative. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made every shot and led the Thunder to catch up. The Thunder continued their counterattacks and completed the comeback. In the second quarter, the shooting percentages of both teams decreased, but the score remained close. Lu Dort made consecutive three-pointers, and Santi Aldama responded with two three-pointers. At the end of the first half, the Thunder led the Grizzlies 60-59 by 1 point. After changing ends, the Thunder took the lead and launched a 9-0 offensive wave to establish an advantage. The Grizzlies repeatedly attacked the paint, making shots and free throws to catch up. In the fourth quarter, the Thunder played steadily and widened the lead to double digits. The Grizzlies made consecutive three-pointers and tenaciously cut the lead to just 2 points. In the crucial moments, Scotty Pippen Jr. made mistakes and committed fouls. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made a key mid-range shot, and Jalen Williams made 1 out of 2 free throws. The Thunder used the foul strategy and narrowly won the game. In the end, the Thunder defeated the Grizzlies 117-115, and advanced to the second round with a 4-0 series win.

Statistics of both teams:

Thunder (4-0): Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 38 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists and 2 steals; Jalen Williams had 23 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists; Isaiah Hartenstein had 11 points, 12 rebounds, 3 assists and 4 steals; Chet Holmgren had 11 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals and 4 blocks; Lu Dort had 11 points, 1 rebound and 1 assist; Andrew Wiggins had 9 points, 2 rebounds and 2 steals; Alex Caruso had 6 points, 3 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 steals; Luguentz Dort had 4 points and 2 rebounds; Jaylin Williams had 4 points, 1 rebound and 1 assist; Kenrich Williams had 1 rebound.

Grizzlies (0-4): Scotty Pippen Jr. had 30 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists; Santi Aldama had 23 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists; Desmond Bane had 23 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists; Jaren Jackson Jr. had 12 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals