2025 NBA Playoffs

Thunder overcome 29 point deficit to win Game 3

Published

April 25, 2025

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander spins by Pippen Jr.

Apr 24, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) spins toward the basket during the second quarter during game three for the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

The Oklahoma City Thunder truly are the best team in the NBA. They took a 3-0 series lead over the Memphis Grizzlies after overcoming a 29-point deficit.

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The Thunder trailed 40-29 after the first quarter, 77-51 at halftime, and 95-87 after the third. The Grizzlies’ lead kept shrinking in the third and continued into the fourth, and there wasn’t anything they could do about it.

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Behind Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 31 points, the Thunder overcame a daunting 29-point deficit to win 114-108. As for the Grizzlies, their star, Ja Morant, left the game with an injury in the first half, changing the course of the game.

With their 3-0 series lead, the Thunder basically have the series wrapped up.

OKC goes for the sweep this Saturday at 3:30 PM EST.

About the Author Published Apr 25, 2025

TITAN FREY

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