For the second postseason in a row, the Oklahoma City Thunder are sweeping their way into the second round. They beat the scrappy, Ja Morant-less Grizzlies on the strength of their defense and–whodathunkit?–timely defensive playmaking and shotmaking from their star trio of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, and Chet Holmgren.


The MVP clinches the series. pic.twitter.com/VUHEOu4euj https://t.co/hGUlEJLEx0
— Brandon Rahbar (@BrandonRahbar) April 26, 2025


The last two games weren't as pretty as the first two.