Despite concerns about their playoff readiness, the Oklahoma City Thunder showcased their dominance in Game 1 of the first-round series against the Memphis Grizzlies, winning 131-80. The Thunder built a substantial lead, with a halftime score of 68-36, marking the fifth-largest margin in playoff history and the largest for a Game 1. Even with MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scoring a season-low 15 points, Oklahoma City’s team effort, highlighted by six players in double figures, emphasized their regular-season success and silenced doubts about their playoff potential.
