In a thrilling Game 4 showdown, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander put on a scoring clinic with 38 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a nail-biting 117-115 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies, completing a four-game sweep. The Thunder, boasting the best record in the NBA at 68-14, became the first team to secure a spot in the Western Conference semifinals where they will face either the Denver Nuggets or the LA Clippers. Despite a valiant effort from the Grizzlies, who played without their star guard Ja Morant due to injury, the Thunder's resilience and depth ultimately proved too much to overcome.
Down by as many as 29 points after Morant's exit, the Thunder staged an epic comeback to secure the win, marked as the second-largest postseason comeback since detailed play-by-play tracking began in 1996-97. Jalen Williams was a key contributor with 23 points, while Scotty Pippen Jr. put up a stellar performance for the Grizzlies with 30 points and 11 rebounds. The game was a back-and-forth battle, with both teams trading blows, but in the end, it was Oklahoma City's sharpshooting and composure down the stretch that sealed the deal and propelled them to the next round, leaving fans on the edge of their seats throughout the entire game.