Thunder's Epic Comeback Secures 3-0 Lead Over Grizzlies Amid Morant's Injury
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The Oklahoma City Thunder staged a remarkable comeback from a 29-point deficit to defeat the Memphis Grizzlies 114-108, taking a commanding 3-0 lead in their NBA first-round playoff series. Chet Holmgren was pivotal, scoring 24 points, mostly in the second half, after Ja Morant was sidelined with a hip injury. Meanwhile, other playoff games saw the Los Angeles Clippers dominating the Denver Nuggets and the New York Knicks narrowly defeating the Detroit Pistons.
Key Points
The Thunder overcame a 29-point deficit to win 114-108 against the Grizzlies, marking one of the largest comebacks in NBA postseason history.
Chet Holmgren scored 24 points, with 23 in the second half, leading the Thunder's comeback.
Ja Morant's early exit due to a hip injury significantly impacted the Grizzlies' performance.
The Thunder now lead the series 3-0 and can close it out in the next game.
In other playoff action, the Clippers defeated the Nuggets 117-83, taking a 2-1 series lead, and the Knicks edged out the Pistons 118-116, also leading 2-1.
