Thunder vs Grizzlies Stats, NBA 24-25: The Oklahoma City Thunder kicked off their playoff campaign in spectacular fashion, thrashing the Memphis Grizzlies 131-80 in Game 1 of their first-round series.
With this resounding win, OKC took a 1-0 lead in the series, extending their recent unbeaten streak to four games. The Thunder, boasting the league's best regular-season record (68-14), showed why they are the top seed in the West.

Their offensive rhythm was on point, while their defense completely stifled the Grizzlies, holding them to just 80 points—well below their season average of 121.7. Oklahoma City’s depth and cohesion were on full display as they turned defense into transition buckets, leaving Memphis scrambling for answers.
| Team | W | L | PCT | HOME | ROAD | EAST | WEST | DIV | PF | PA | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | 48 | 34 | .585 | 26-15 | 22-19 | 21-10 | 27-24 | 11-5 | 121.7 | 116.9 | Won 1 |
| Oklahoma City | 68 | 14 | .829 | 35-6 | 32-8 | 29-1 | 39-13 | 12-4 | 120.5 | 107.6 | Won 4 |
| Date | Result | Winner High | Loser High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20 | Thunder 131, Grizzlies 80 | Wiggins 21 Pts | Morant 17 Pts |
| Mar 27 | Thunder 125, Grizzlies 104 | Gilgeous-Alexander 37 Pts | Jackson Jr. 27 Pts |
| Mar 5 | Thunder 120, Grizzlies 103 | Gilgeous-Alexander 41 Pts | Morant 24 Pts |
| Feb 8 | Thunder 125, Grizzlies 112 | Gilgeous-Alexander 32 Pts | Bane 20 Pts |
| Dec 29 | Thunder 130, Grizzlies 106 | Gilgeous-Alexander 35 Pts | Bane 22 Pts |
| Stat Category | Memphis Leader | Stat | Oklahoma City Leader | Stat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Points | Jaren Jackson Jr. | 22.2 | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 32.7 |
| Rebounds | Zach Edey | 8.3 | Jalen Williams | 5.3 |
| Assists | Desmond Bane | 5.3 | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 6.4 |
| Steals | Scotty Pippen Jr. | 1.30 | Cason Wallace | 1.76 |
| Blocks | Jaren Jackson Jr. | 1.53 | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 1.01 |
| FG% | Jaren Jackson Jr. | 48.81% | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 51.93% |
| FT% | Desmond Bane | 89.39% | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 89.84% |
| 3PT% | Luke Kennard | 43.30% | Isaiah Joe | 41.20% |
| Team | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG% | FT% | 3PT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | 121.7 | 47.3 | 28.4 | 8.85 | 5.63 | 47.95% | 78.56% | 36.72% |
| Oklahoma City | 120.5 | 44.8 | 26.9 | 10.33 | 5.67 | 48.16% | 81.88% | 37.44% |
The Thunder entered the postseason with sky-high expectations and did not disappoint. Their suffocating defense and high-octane offense left the Grizzlies shell-shocked in Game 1. OKC’s rotation was effective on both ends of the floor, while Memphis struggled to keep up, particularly with ball movement and perimeter defense.
Game 2 will be crucial for Memphis, who must regroup quickly to avoid falling into a 2-0 hole. Meanwhile, the Thunder will aim to carry this momentum forward, continuing their quest for a deep playoff run.