The top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder (68-14) will face the eighth-seeded Memphis Grizzlies (48-34) in the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs, marking their first playoff meeting since 2013-14. The Thunder, led by MVP favorite Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, dominated the season with a historic net rating and a strong defensive performance, while the Grizzlies experienced turmoil, including a coaching change and inconsistent play from star Ja Morant. Oklahoma City swept their regular-season series against Memphis, highlighting their dominance despite the Grizzlies missing key players in most matchups.
