Grizzlies vs Thunder NBA Pick: Memphis Hopes To Avoid Going Down 0-3 (Apr 24)

• The Oklahoma City Thunder have been dominant through the first two games of the series.
• The Memphis Grizzlies hope to break into the win column and avoid going down 0-3.
• These teams last played on Apr. 22, with the Thunder claiming a 118-99 victory.

One of the games on Thursday’s NBA slate features the Memphis Grizzlies hosting the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 of a first-round Western Conference playoff series. Will Memphis get their first win against OKC this season in our Grizzlies vs Thunder pick?

Grizzlies vs Thunder Game 2 Recap

Following another dominant victory in Game 2, the Thunder have outscored the Grizzlies by 70 points through the first two contests.

Jaren Jackson Jr., one of five players who reached double figures, paced the offense with 26 points and six rebounds.

Ja Morant added 23 points and six assists. Desmond Bane and Scotty Pippen Jr. contributed 19 and 13 points, respectively.

On the other side of the matchup, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was one of three starters who registered a double-digit scoring total. His final stat line included 27 points, eight rebounds, five assists, and two steals.

Jalen Williams finished with the double-double that included 20 points and 11 rebounds. Chet Holmgren played well at both ends of the floor, scoring 20 points and pulling down 11 boards. He also tallied five blocked shots.

After watching an 18-point lead shrink to 11 points through three quarters of action, OKC pulled away in the fourth quarter, thanks to a 28-20 scoring edge. The Thunder held Memphis scoreless for the first four minutes of the final frame.

Grizzlies vs Thunder Game 3 Pick: Who Has The Edge In Game 3 Of This First-Round Matchup?

After being thoroughly outplayed in the first two contests, can Memphis bounce back on its home court? Let’s look at a few notable trends for both sides heading into Game 3.

• The Grizzlies are 2-5 straight-up (SU) in their last seven games.
• Memphis is 6-12 against the spread in its previous 18 outings.
• The Thunder are a perfect 6-0 in their last six contests.
• OKC has covered the spread in each of its previous five matchups against Western Conference opponents.

In addition to taking the first two games of this series, the Thunder have won all six meetings between these franchises this season.

It is also worth mentioning that all six victories were by double-digit margins. Given those trends, look for the Thunder to emerge victorious once again when these teams step on the court on Thursday night.