The Oklahoma City Thunder Eliminate the Grizzlies

The Oklahoma City Thunder advanced to the 2025 NBA Western Conference Semifinals after defeating the Memphis Grizzlies, with a crucial Game 4 win (106-92) highlighted by Zach Edey’s seven blocks for the Grizzlies, though it wasn’t enough to stop OKC’s dominant performance.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, a key Thunder player, was a leading MVP candidate in 2025, with The Athletic reporting strong voter support for his all-time season, fueling OKC’s status as a No. 1 seed favored to make a deep playoff run.

The Thunder’s success reflects their strategic roster depth with players like Cason Wallace and Alex Caruso maintaining high performance, allowing OKC to preserve energy for later rounds after a season marked by frequent blowout wins.