Before some playoff series even tipped off their Game 3, the Oklahoma City Thunder had already taken care of business in their Round 1 matchup. They were the first team to move on to the NBA playoffs' second round.

Factors like Ja Morant's injury and Jaren Jackson Jr. disappointing led to the Memphis Grizzlies being swept by the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reached 38 points on a step-back jumper with 11.0 seconds left, and the Oklahoma City Thunder completed a first-round sweep over the Mem