Memphis Grizzlies vs OKC Thunder Match Player Stats and Box Score (Apr. 20) | Game 1, 2025 NBA Playoffs

The Memphis Grizzlies vs OKC Thunder game on Sunday started the second day of the 2025 NBA playoffs. After securing the final playoff spot against the Dallas Mavericks on Friday, the Grizzlies are eager to make a statement and upset the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference.

The Thunder had the league-best record (68-14) on the way to the postseason. They are considered a strong candidate to win the championship this year, with MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the way.

The Thunder didn't lose once in four regular-season games and entered this matchup as clear favorites to advance to the second round.

Memphis Grizzlies vs OKC Thunder player stats and box score

Memphis Grizzlies player stats and box score

Player	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO
Jaren Jackson Jr.	4	3	2	1	0	3
Zach Edey	4	9	1	0	0	2
Ja Morant	17	3	4	0	1	1
Desmond Bane	9	2	0	0	0	4
Scotty Pippen Jr.	2	2	4	1	0	3
Marvin Bagley III	17	5	0	2	1	1
Sant Aldama	5	4	3	0	0	0
John Konchar	2	3	2	1	0	1

OKC Thunder player stats and box score

Player	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO
Chet Holmgren	19	8	1	1	1	0
Jalen Williams	20	1	5	3	0	2
Isaiah Hartenstein	14	5	2	1	0	0
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander	15	1	4	0	1	2
Luguentz Dort	12	3	0	0	1	1
Jaylin Williams	9	5	3	1	2	3
Alex Caruso	0	3	4	0	0	0
Isaiah Joe	6	1	1	0	0	2
Cason Wallace	2	2	3	1	0	1
Aaron Wiggins	21	4	3	0	0	2

Memphis Grizzlies vs OKC Thunder game recap

The Memphis Grizzlies vs OKC Thunder matchup started with the home team making it clear they were set to assert their dominance from the very beginning. A collective effort led by Gilgeous-Alexander's six points took the Thunder to a comfortable 32-20 win in the first quarter.

The Thunder didn't stop pushing in the second quarter, going on a 9-2 run in the first two minutes to extend the lead by seven points. They kept heating up and posted a 19-2 run in the first four minutes of the quarter. Jalen Williams and Isaiah Hartenstein took over the game, finishing the first halt with 14 points apiece, allowing Gilgeous-Alexander to take a back seat and focus on facilitating the game for his teammates with four assists. OKC entered halftime with a 66-36 lead over the Grizzlies.

The third quarter continued with the same tone, with the Thunder going on a 17-4 run to start the period and extend the lead to 85-40. They entered the fourth quarter with a 112-63 advantage and the game in the bag. A 19-17 win in the final period defined the final outcome, 131-80. The Thunder took a 1-0 lead with a massive win that showed the quality differences between these two teams.