Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Leads Thunder to Sweep Grizzlies, Advances to Western Conference Semifinals
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 38-point performance propelled the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 117-115 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies, completing a four-game sweep in the NBA playoffs. The top-seeded Thunder, with a league-leading 68-14 record, advanced to the Western Conference semifinals, where they will face either the Denver Nuggets or the Los Angeles Clippers. Despite a strong effort from the Grizzlies, including a career-high 30 points from Scotty Pippen Jr., they were unable to overcome the absence of star guard Ja Morant.
Key Points
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 38 points, leading the Thunder to a 117-115 win over the Grizzlies.
The Thunder completed a four-game sweep, advancing to the Western Conference semifinals.
The Grizzlies played without Ja Morant, who was injured in Game 3.
Jalen Williams contributed 23 points for the Thunder, who had the best regular-season record in the NBA.
Scotty Pippen Jr. scored a career-high 30 points for the Grizzlies in the losing effort.
The Thunder will face either the Denver Nuggets or the Los Angeles Clippers in the next round.
