The Memphis Grizzlies have been saddled with the dubious distinction of being the first team eliminated from the 2024-25 NBA playoffs. After earning their way in through the Play-In Tournament, they suffered a four-game sweep at the hands of the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder.

The Oklahoma City Thunder closed out its first-round series against the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday. Let’s take a look at a few takeaways.

In a series of thin margins, especially without Ja Morant in Game 4, the Memphis Grizzlies' turnover problems ultimately proved too much to overcome.