In a series of thin margins, especially without Ja Morant in Game 4, the Memphis Grizzlies' turnover problems ultimately proved too much to overcome.

The top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder made short work of the eighth-seeded Memphis Grizzlies in the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs. And after a dominant regular season, the Thunder cruised to a 4-0 series sweep,

They have usable bigs, but they largely fit into well-defined roles. Zach Edey is a bruiser. Jay Huff is a stretch shooter. GG Jackson II is a quick-strike scorer. Brandon Clarke is one of the more versatile options, but that only matters if he starts doing a better job of avoiding the injury bug.