The Oklahoma City Thunder flipped the script in dramatic fashion, rallying from a 29-point deficit in the second half to pull off a stunning 114-108 win on April 25, taking a commanding 3-0 lead in the series.
Memphis Grizzlies Top Performers:
Scottie Pippen Jr. 28 PTS | 5 AST | 3 STL | 48.5 FPS
Pippen hadn’t been very effective in the series, but he came out hot today, knocking down four three-pointers in the first quarter. However, he slowed down after Morant exited the game with an injury. Still, he finished with his best stat line of the season. If Morant remains out for Game 4, Pippen will likely be called upon to take on a much larger offensive role.
Jaren Jackson Jr. 22 PTS | 7 REB | 1 BLK | 36.4 FPS
JJJ has returned to his usual level of production over the last two games, bouncing back from a rough Game 1. He’s been a consistent defensive force this season, tallying 92 steals and 113 blocks, but hasn’t quite had the same impact in this series. With Morant’s status uncertain, they’ll need him to step up on both ends if they hope to keep their postseason alive.
Desmond Bane 10 PTS | 8 REB | 4 AST | 29.6 FPS
Bane endured another tough outing on offense today—his second in the last three games. His three-point shooting has struggled throughout the series, hitting just 5-of-24 from three. Still, he remained productive with strong contributions rebounding and defense. But if they hope to extend the series, they’ll need more from him in Game 4.
Santi Aldama 14 PTS | 6 REB | 1 BLK | 24.7 FPS
Santi has put up double-digit points and 5+ rebounds for the second straight game though his shooting remains a bit off. He should be able to maintain this production in Game 4 and possibly more if Morant is unavailable.
Ja Morant 15 PTS | 1 REB | 5 AST | 23.7 FPS
Morant was playing his best game of the series and played a key role in building their 29-point lead, but his night was cut short after a scary fall on a fast break attempt. He was undercut by Dort while going up for a dunk and was later diagnosed with a left hip contusion. Without Morant, the team struggled heavily on offense and ultimately fell into a 0-3 hole in the series. This marks yet another injury in what has been an injury-riddled season—including his second of the postseason. His status remains uncertain but if he is unavailable for Game 4, Luke Kennard is expected to take on a larger role in his absence.
Oklahoma City Thunder Top Performers:
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 31 PTS | 4 REB | 8 AST | 50.8 FPS
SGA hasn’t been at his best offensively in this series, but his 19-of-20 performance from the free-throw line has helped keep his scoring steady. While his three-point shooting remains a weak spot, he continues to contribute in other areas to maintain his overall impact. With his well-rounded game, he should have no trouble replicating this performance in Game 4.
Jalen Williams 26 PTS | 6 REB | 5 AST | 47.7 FPS
JDub has been a steady hand in the series, scoring at least 20 points in 50% shooting with at least 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the third-straight game. The only downside is his struggles from three. With the Grizzlies lacking the personnel to slow him down, he’ll likely maintain this performance again in Game 4.
Chet Holmgren 24 PTS | 5 3PM | 8 REB | 32.6 FPS
Holmgren found his rhythm in the second half, scoring 23 points to fuel the comeback. He has consistently scored at least 19 points in this series and totalled 11 threes while shooting 50%. His consistency on the glass has been just as impressive, grabbing 8 or more rebounds in that span—leading the team in both threes and rebounding. While his defensive presence was missing today, he remains a capable threat on that end. With the way he’s been playing, a bigger performance in Game 4 seems within reach.
Alex Caruso 10 PTS | 6 REB | 4 STL | 34.7 FPS
Caruso has given the team a strong lift over the last two games, totalling 23 points, 10 rebounds, and 9 stocks. While it’s unlikely he sustains this level of play consistently, his defensive presence will remain crucial as they aim to close out the series.
Cason Wallace 5 PTS | 5 REB | 3 AST | 18.5 FPS
Wallace has been a key part of the rotation over the past two games and has provided good all-around contributions. Despite that, his numbers may not see much improvement in Game 4.
Biggest Disappointment of the Game:
Isaiah Hartenstein 5 PTS | 5 REB | 4 AST
Hartenstein finished with a below-par performance today after struggling with foul troubles. While he’s expected to bounce back with a stronger outing in Game 4, his limited role will likely keep his fantasy output under 30 points.
