The Memphis Grizzlies' 2025 playoff run ended abruptly with a 4-0 sweep by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round. The series began with a historic 51-point defeat in Game 1—the largest margin in a Game 1 in NBA playoff history . Despite efforts to rebound, Memphis couldn't recover.
Game 3 marked a turning point when star guard Ja Morant suffered a hip injury, leading to a collapse from a 26-point lead and a 114-108 loss. Without Morant, the Grizzlies fought valiantly in Game 4 but ultimately fell 117-115. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 38 points, while Scottie Pippen Jr. stepped up for Memphis with 30 points before fouling out . The sweep underscores Memphis's challenges with injuries and depth, highlighting the need for offseason adjustments to support their core players.
Full coverage of the NBA Playoffs, the 2025 NBA Draft, and the Grizzlies moves this off-season live on 92.9 FM ESPN, Memphis' Sports Station.
