In a jaw-dropping turnaround, the Oklahoma City Thunder engineered a historic comeback against the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 3 of the playoffs. Trailing by a whopping 26 points at halftime, fueled by the scorching shooting of Scotty Pippen Jr., the Thunder flipped the script in the second half. A pivotal moment came when Chet Holmgren found his rhythm with a clutch 3-pointer, leading the charge with 24 points, including 16 in the third quarter alone. The Thunder's top-ranked defense stepped up, forcing turnovers and holding the Grizzlies to just 31 points on dismal shooting in the second half.
Despite losing their star Ja Morant to injury, the Grizzlies struggled to maintain their first-half dominance as the Thunder rekindled their identity on both ends of the court. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's veteran presence, along with the defensive tenacity of Alex Caruso, spearheaded Oklahoma City's improbable comeback. With their backs against the wall, the Thunder's resilience and belief in their capabilities shone through, showcasing the unpredictable and thrilling nature of playoff basketball. The stage is set for a high-stakes Game 4 as the Grizzlies face elimination and the Thunder ride the wave of momentum from their historic victory.