Looking for hope. Grizzlies return to FedExForum Thurs. at 8:30 p.m. for Game 3
On Tuesday (4/22) the Memphis Grizzlies fell 118–99 to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 2 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series, giving the Thunder a 2–0 lead. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led Oklahoma City with 27 points, while Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren contributed 24 and 20 points, respectively. Holmgren also added 11 rebounds and five blocks.
AUDIO: Geoff Calkins broke down Game #2 and discussed the significance with Daily Memphian's Chris Herrington on Wed 4/23.
The Thunder capitalized on 15 Memphis turnovers, converting them into 25 points, and dominated the fast-break game. The Grizzlies briefly narrowed a 23-point deficit to eight in the third quarter, led by Jaren Jackson Jr.'s 26 points and Ja Morant’s 23, but Oklahoma City responded with a strong fourth-quarter start, effectively sealing the win. The series now shifts to Memphis for Game 3 on Thursday (4/24).
Game #3: Memphis hosts the Thunder on Thursday night at 8:30 p.m. on 92.9 FM ESPN (680AM) and the Audacy App in Memphis.
