If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander posted 27 points as the OKC Thunder rolled past Memphis Grizzlies in Game 2, 118-99, to take a commanding 2-0 series lead in their West opening round showdown, Wednesday (PH time), April 23.
Protected home court 😤
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) April 23, 2025
Despite a rough shooting (10/29) outing, SGA added seven rebounds and five assists with the series now shifting to Memphis for Games 3 and 4.
OKC PICKS UP WHERE THEY LEFT OFF IN THE REGULAR SEASON, TAKES 2-0 SERIES LEAD ????
— NBA (@NBA) April 23, 2025
The Thunder stuck anew on what worked for them in a 151-80 blowout in the series opener: play defense, force the Grizzlies to commit mistakes, and run.
It worked wonders as OKC held Memphis to under 100 points for the second straight game, converted 15 Grizzlies turnovers to 25 points, and held a whopping 21-3 advantage in fast break points.
THIS ISAIAH JOE HUSTLE PLAY 🙌
— NBA (@NBA) April 23, 2025
OKC drops 70 in the 1st half on TNT!
Jalen Williams added 24 markers while Chet Holmgren chipped in a 20-point, 11-rebound double-double for the Thunder.
Meanwhile, Jaren Jackson Jr. paced the Grizzlies with 26 points while Ja Morant contributed 23 markers.
JA MORANT WITH AN UNREAL CHASEDOWN SWAT 😲
— NBA (@NBA) April 23, 2025
Desmond Bane put up a double-double outing of 19 markers and 12 boards as the Grizzlies continued to search answers down 0-2 in the series.
(With reports from Pao Ambat)
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