
Thunder Achieve Historic Comeback in NBA Playoffs
In a stunning turn of events, the Oklahoma City Thunder staged a remarkable comeback from a 29-point deficit, marking the second-largest comeback in NBA playoff history.
Chet Holmgren scored nearly all of his 24 points in the second half as the Oklahoma City Thunder mounted an incredible comeback from a 29-point deficit to defeat the Memphis Grizzlies 114-108, taking a 3-0 lead in the first-round playoff series.
Morant departed the game with a hip injury with just over three minutes remaining in the first half, leaving the Grizzlies leading 67-40. They continued to score after his exit, still leading by 26 points at halftime.
This remarkable 29-point comeback ranks as the second-largest in NBA postseason history, as recorded since play-by-play data began in the 1996-97 season. The largest recorded turnaround happened on April 15, 2019, when the Los Angeles Clippers overcame a 31-point deficit against Golden State.
The top-seeded Thunder, who triumphed in Game 1 with a score of 131-80, did not lead in this game until the fourth quarter. They are now poised to clinch the series on Saturday.