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The Oklahoma City Thunder are taking on the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 2 of their First Round series. The Thunder got its NBA Playoffs started with a massive Game 1 win, hanging the Grizzlies an embarrassing 131-80 loss. Oklahoma City steamrolled Memphis to set a tone for the series.
A set that many picked to end in short order is on pace for a sweep but Game 2 will be ever important. If Memphis can rally to steal one inside the Paycom Center and secure at minimum a gentlemen sweep, they can gain confidence heading into the Fedex Forum as the series shifts to Memphis on Thursday for Game 3. The Thunder are healthier now than they have been at any point this season, including training camp.
Memphis gets a youngster back to add to its shallow roster. NBA injury Report Oklahoma City Thunder Injury Report Ousmane Dieng –– Calf: OUT Nikola Topic –– ACL: OUT Memphis Grizzlies Injury Report Brandon Clarke –– Knee: OUT Jaylen Wells –– Wrist: OUT The Oklahoma City Thunder are on a mission to take a commanding lead in this series, going up 2-0 with a win by protecting home court. Memphis hopes to make people forget about its historic loss from Sunday afternoon's series opener.
Up next, the series shifts to Memphis for Games 3 and 4. This game will be broadcasted on Fanduel Oklahoma while also being shown on TNT Nation Wide. Oklahoma City can put Memphis' back against the wall on Tuesday with a win inside the Paycom Center.
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