How will the OKC Thunder handle another long layoff between playoff series?

Apr 26, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault gives direction during the fourth quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies during game four for the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn ImagesJust like that, the Oklahoma City Thunder now await another week. Playing a hobbled Memphis Grizzlies without Ja Morant, the first seed took care of business with a 117-115 Game 4 win on Saturday to sweep their Round 1 opponent.

After a week off between the regular-season finale and Game 1 against the Grizzlies, the Thunder will wait roughly a week to tie up their sneakers again. Depending on how their schedule…