After a dominant performance in Game 1 against the Memphis Grizzlies, the Oklahoma City Thunder are bracing for a tough test in Game 2.
In the opening game of the Oklahoma City Thunder-Memphis Grizzlies series, the team with the best regular season record in the NBA threw the first punch.
It was a dominant 51-point victory for the Thunder that could have easily extended well beyond that mark if the primary rotation players hadn’t been pulled in the third quarter due to the lead. While Oklahoma City is a clear favorite in this first-round series, winning by the widest margin of a Game 1 in NBA history was unexpected. It was a two-way masterclass from the Thunder, proving this team has a gear that few others can touch.
Even then, the Grizzlies will still be looking to make a statement in Game 2 on Tuesday, hoping to tie the series 1-1 before heading back to Memphis. While a lot will need to change between the first and second contests for the Grizzlies to have a chance, anything can happen in the playoffs.
