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2025 NBA Playoffs

Thunder overcome 29 point deficit to win Game 3

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.

Related: Stephen A. calls out Ja Morant for smiling in Memphis’ blowout loss to Thunder

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.

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

Titan Frey is a dedicated father to three wonderful children, whom he takes immense pride in. His passions include reading, writing, basketball, both playing and watching, and playing chess. Titan spent five years working as a journalist for the basketball website fadeawayworld.net, where he served as editor-in-chief for four and a half years. One of his most notable achievements was interviewing Chuck Cooper III, the son of Chuck Cooper, the first African American ever drafted by an NBA team, and writing a biography that has been praised as the most definitive article about Cooper’s legacy. Titan is the author of more than ten novels and the screenwriter of three produced short films. His newest young adult novel, Echoes of the Hardwood: Braxton Foxworthy’s Time‑Travelling Book Report, blends basketball history with heartfelt storytelling and is now available. Order here: https://a.co/d/bo7BYz1

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