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The Oklahoma City Thunder will host the Memphis Grizzlies in Game One of the NBA playoffs on Sunday at the Paycom Center. The Grizzlies secured their spot by defeating the Dallas Mavericks in the play-in game on Friday night. Tipoff is scheduled for noon.
The Thunder, who clinched the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference for the second consecutive year, finished the regular season with a remarkable 68-14 record. This achievement marks the highest win total in Thunder history, surpassing the previous record of 60 wins set during the 2012-13 season. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the NBA in scoring, averaging 32.7 points per game, making him the seventh Thunder player to achieve this feat.
Fans eager to support the Thunder can purchase tickets for the first round of the playoffs, with a limited number still available. The Paycom Center will host up to four games if the series extends to seven games. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early to participate in the Thunder playoff tradition of donning playoff T-shirts placed on each seat.
The Thunder's playoff run will begin with a festive atmosphere, including pregame events like Thunder UP in the Park, which features music, games, and appearances by Thunder mascots and dance crews. As the Thunder prepare for their playoff journey, fans can expect an exciting series against the Grizzlies, who will look to challenge the top-seeded team in the West.