OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 118-99, taking a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scoring 27 points. Jalen Williams contributed 24 points, while Chet Holmgren had a notable performance with 20 points, 11 rebounds, and five blocks. Oklahoma City’s strong start included a 9-0 run and a playoff record of 12 three-pointers in the first half, despite Jaren Jackson Jr. and Ja Morant’s efforts for Memphis, who will host Game 3 on Thursday.



