The Thunder rallied from a 29-point deficit, staging the second-largest comeback in the NBA playoffs since play-by-play data began in the 1996-97 postseason. Morant landed hard on his left hip in the final minutes of the first half and did not return. Memphis held a 77-51 halftime lead but only mustered 31 points in the second half.

In one of the best playoff games yet, the Thunder made history in their 114-108 Game 3 win over the Grizzlies on Thursday. They completed a 29-point comeback to deliver a near-knockout punch. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 31 points and eight assists. Meanwhile, Jalen Williams scored 26 points and Chet Holmgren had 24 points.

The Memphis Grizzlies drew the unfortunate first round matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder, as their fall from second in the standings to eighth after the