The No. 1-seeded OKC Thunder will face the No. 8-seeded Memphis Grizzlies on the road at 2:30 p.m. CT Saturday in Game 4 of the first-round playoff series.
OKC completed a historic comeback during its 114-108 road win in Game 3 on Thursday, giving it a 3-0 series lead. Memphis’ Ja Morant is listed on the injury report as doubtful with a hip contusion, but ESPN’s Shams Charania reported the star guard won’t play.
Here’s a preview of the Thunder-Grizzlies game, including score predictions, betting odds and injury updates.
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Thunder vs. Grizzlies prediction, picks
Justin Martinez: OKC 115, Memphis 92
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Memphis was outscored 74-41 after Morant exited Game 3 with 3:15 left until halftime. The Grizzlies weren’t able to get out in transition as much without their speedy star, and they struggled in the half-court setting. Now Morant is out for Game 4, and it’s hard to envision Memphis winning while he’s sidelined. I’m picking OKC to complete the sweep.
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Thunder vs. Grizzlies betting odds
Odds via BetMGM as of Friday, April 25
Odds: Thunder by 14.5
Over/under: 222.5
Moneyline: OKC -1100 | Memphis +700
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Thunder vs. Grizzlies injury updates
Thunder: Ousmane Dieng (left calf strain) is out. Nikola Topic (left knee surgery) is out.
Grizzlies: Brandon Clarke (right knee PCL sprain) is out. Luke Kennard (right Achilles soreness) is questionable. Ja Morant (hip contusion) is doubtful. Jaylen Wells (right wrist fracture, facial laceration and concussion protocol) is out.
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Projected Thunder starting lineup
(With postseason averages)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 24.3 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists
- Lu Dort: 7.3 points, 6 rebounds and 1.3 steals
- Jalen Williams: 23.3 points, 5.7 rebounds and 5.3 assists
- Chet Holmgren: 21 points, 9.7 rebounds and 2.3 blocks
- Isaiah Hartenstein: 8.3 points, 7.7 rebounds and 4 assists
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Projected Grizzlies starting lineup
- Scotty Pippen Jr.: 14.3 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.3 assists
- Luke Kennard: 4.7 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists
- Desmond Bane: 12.7 points, 7.3 rebounds and 2.7 assists
- Jaren Jackson Jr.: 17.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists
- Zach Edey: 5.7 points, 7.7 rebounds and 2 assists
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What channel is Thunder vs. Grizzlies NBA game on tonight?
The Thunder and Grizzlies will play at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 26, on FanDuel Sports Network and TNT. It can be streamed on Max.
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