Thunder beat Grizzlies 131-80 in Game 1, fifth-biggest margin of victory in NBA postseason history

In Game 1 of their first-round Western Conference playoff series, the Oklahoma City Thunder dominated the Memphis Grizzlies with a 131-80 victory, marking the fifth-largest margin in NBA playoff history. Jalen Williams led the Thunder with 20 points, while Chet Holmgren contributed 19 points and 10 rebounds, despite Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the league’s scoring champion, scoring only 15. The Grizzlies struggled offensively, with Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. combining for just 21 points, as Memphis shot 34.4% from the field; Game 2 is set for Tuesday.