Thunder 131, Grizzlies 80
Oklahoma City made a thunderous statement in Game 1 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series, demolishing the Memphis Grizzlies by 51 points the fifth-largest margin in NBA postseason history.
The top-seeded Thunder (68-14) showed exactly why they’re title favorites. Jalen Williams led the scoring with 20 points, while Chet Holmgren dominated inside with 19 points and 10 rebounds.
The Grizzlies had no answers. Ja Morant struggled, scoring 17 points on 6-of-17 shooting, while Jaren Jackson Jr. had a night to forget, managing just 4 points on 2-for-13 shooting. Despite Marvin Bagley III’s 17-point effort, Memphis shot a paltry 34.4% from the field and looked outmatched from start to finish.
DERRICK WHITE LEADS BOSTON TO GAME 1 VICTORY!
— NBA (@NBA) April 20, 2025
☘️ 30 points
☘️ 7 3PM
☘️ 4 rebounds
☘️ 2 blocks#NBAPlayoffs presented by Google pic.twitter.com/hsBCCuWnLv
Celtics 103, Magic 86
In the East, Derrick White exploded for 30 points as the Boston Celtics opened their playoff campaign with a 17-point win over the Orlando Magic.
Jayson Tatum added 17 points, and Payton Pritchard sparked the bench with 19, while Jaylen Brown contributed 16 in 31 minutes of action.
Paolo Banchero starred for Orlando, posting a massive 36-point, 11-rebound double-double, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Boston’s depth. Franz Wagner chipped in 23, but the Magic, still chasing their first playoff series win since 2010, will need a stronger team effort in Game 2.
