PLAYOFFS
2014 NBA playoffs: Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Memphis Grizzlies
![Game 7 in Oklahoma City -- Thunder 120, Grizzlies 109: Oklahoma City star Kevin Durant celebrates a second-half three-pointer.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/-mm-/393ce2fd7daa64c29846c1b15e8e619053eeabc7/c=0-72-883-576/local/-/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2014/05/03//1399170818001-2014-05-03-Grizzlies-Thunder6.jpg?width=660&height=377&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Game 7 in Oklahoma City -- Thunder 120, Grizzlies 109: Oklahoma City star Kevin Durant celebrates a second-half three-pointer.
Alonzo J. Adams, USA TODAY Sports![Game 7 in Oklahoma City -- Thunder 120, Grizzlies 109: Memphis guard Tony Allen (9) drives to the bucket against Oklahoma City guard Russell Westbrook during the first half.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/-mm-/736d11631372c6df610fddce9140f24c05bc49a2/c=0-0-2832-1592/local/-/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2014/05/03//1399167180000-2014-05-03-Grizzlies-Thunder1.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Game 7 in Oklahoma City -- Thunder 120, Grizzlies 109: Memphis guard Tony Allen (9) drives to the bucket against Oklahoma City guard Russell Westbrook during the first half.
Mark D. Smith, USA TODAY Sports![Game 7 in Oklahoma City -- Thunder 120, Grizzlies 109: Russell Westbrook, left, and Caron Butler celebrate Oklahoma City's win.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/-mm-/f7e7f5c98967f130f7bc28c7c42341de328077b5/c=0-458-2832-2055/local/-/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2014/05/03//1399174764003-2014-05-03-Grizzlies-Thunder10.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Game 7 in Oklahoma City -- Thunder 120, Grizzlies 109: Russell Westbrook, left, and Caron Butler celebrate Oklahoma City's win.
Mark D. Smith, USA TODAY Sports![Game 7 in Oklahoma City -- Thunder 120, Grizzlies 109: Oklahoma City guard Reggie Jackson throws down a two-handed slam during the second half.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/-mm-/50ebcd162ae73ebde5615f33793496b1a6c909f6/c=0-14-1217-1638/local/-/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2014/05/03//1399174764000-2014-05-03-Grizzlies-Thunder7.jpg?width=495&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Game 7 in Oklahoma City -- Thunder 120, Grizzlies 109: Oklahoma City guard Reggie Jackson throws down a two-handed slam during the second half.
Alonzo J. Adams, USA TODAY Sports![Game 7 in Oklahoma City -- Thunder 120, Grizzlies 109: Oklahoma City forward Kevin Durant (35) shoots over Memphis forward Tayshaun Prince (21) during the first half.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/-mm-/b16e49dc1e7e2ab12a3c280bab7107ddd9021b59/c=0-0-4256-2392/local/-/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2014/05/03//1399170241000-2014-05-03-Grizzlies-Thunder4.jpg?width=660&height=371&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Game 7 in Oklahoma City -- Thunder 120, Grizzlies 109: Oklahoma City forward Kevin Durant (35) shoots over Memphis forward Tayshaun Prince (21) during the first half.
Mark D. Smith, USA TODAY Sports![Game 7 in Oklahoma City -- Thunder 120, Grizzlies 109: Memphis guard Beno Udrih (19) pressures Oklahoma City guard Reggie Jackson during the second half.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/-mm-/482068627c897902d84d10927c0b803382a01f08/c=187-247-1145-787/local/-/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2014/05/03//1399174764001-2014-05-03-Grizzlies-Thunder8.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Game 7 in Oklahoma City -- Thunder 120, Grizzlies 109: Memphis guard Beno Udrih (19) pressures Oklahoma City guard Reggie Jackson during the second half.
Alonzo J. Adams, USA TODAY Sports![Game 7 in Oklahoma City -- Thunder 120, Grizzlies 109: Mephis center Marc Gasol (33) loses control of the ball during the second half.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/-mm-/b45270e92a93ac148f9cc7aceacb19896ad7973c/c=0-137-1561-1018/local/-/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2014/05/03//1399170818000-2014-05-03-Grizzlies-Thunder5.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Game 7 in Oklahoma City -- Thunder 120, Grizzlies 109: Mephis center Marc Gasol (33) loses control of the ball during the second half.
Alonzo J. Adams, USA TODAY Sports![Game 7 in Oklahoma City -- Thunder 120, Grizzlies 109: Oklahoma CIty center Kendrick Perkins, right, fouls Memphis guard Tony Allen on a first-half drive to the basket.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/-mm-/7cd22275f0b95c481812bb26a2465b6974f75bb0/c=298-128-3822-2111/local/-/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2014/05/03//1399167180001-2014-05-03-Grizzlies-Thunder2.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Game 7 in Oklahoma City -- Thunder 120, Grizzlies 109: Oklahoma CIty center Kendrick Perkins, right, fouls Memphis guard Tony Allen on a first-half drive to the basket.
Mark D. Smith, USA TODAY Sports![Game 7 in Oklahoma City -- Thunder 120, Grizzlies 109: Memphis guard Courtney Lee, right, looks for room to maneuver on the perimeter against Oklahoma City forward Kevin Durant during the first half.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/-mm-/b16e49dc1e7e2ab12a3c280bab7107ddd9021b59/c=0-0-4256-2392/local/-/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2014/05/03//1399167180002-2014-05-03-Grizzlies-Thunder3.jpg?width=660&height=371&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Game 7 in Oklahoma City -- Thunder 120, Grizzlies 109: Memphis guard Courtney Lee, right, looks for room to maneuver on the perimeter against Oklahoma City forward Kevin Durant during the first half.
Mark D. Smith, USA TODAY Sports![Game 7 in Oklahoma City -- Thunder 120, Grizzlies 109: Memphis guard Beon Udrih (19) fouls Oklahoma City guard Reggie Jackson (15) on a first-half drive to the basket.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/-mm-/5e020606ef8bb223a3a5ea29a60762da8b8f8de8/c=0-0-1789-1009/local/-/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2014/05/03//1399174764002-2014-05-03-grizzlies-Thunder9.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Game 7 in Oklahoma City -- Thunder 120, Grizzlies 109: Memphis guard Beon Udrih (19) fouls Oklahoma City guard Reggie Jackson (15) on a first-half drive to the basket.
Alonzo J. Adams, USA TODAY Sports![Game 6 in Memphis -- Thunder 104, Grizzlies 84: Oklahoma CIty forward Caron Butler, bottom, fights for a loose ball against Memphis forward James Johnson during the second half.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/-mm-/7aaddedb10973ec6152cbb2b7d07a8cee901d636/c=503-223-3490-1913/local/-/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2014/05/01//1399002959002-2014-05-01-Thunder-Grizzlies9.jpg?width=660&height=374&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Game 6 in Memphis -- Thunder 104, Grizzlies 84: Oklahoma CIty forward Caron Butler, bottom, fights for a loose ball against Memphis forward James Johnson during the second half.
Spruce Derden, USA TODAY Sports![Game 6 in Memphis -- Thunder 104, Grizzlies 84: Oklahoma City star Kevin Durant (35) drives to the bucket during the second half.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/-mm-/af68d538e83062444cab5cea1a8b3e3f7c1516b3/c=195-286-3105-4158/local/-/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2014/05/01//1399002959001-2014-05-01-Thunder-Grizzlies8.jpg?width=497&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Game 6 in Memphis -- Thunder 104, Grizzlies 84: Oklahoma City star Kevin Durant (35) drives to the bucket during the second half.
Spruce Derden, USA TODAY Sports![Game 6 in Memphis -- Thunder 104, Grizzlies 84: Memphis guard Mike Conley (11) collides with Oklahoma Cit guard Caron Butler (2) during the second half.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/-mm-/5aa7da87f0d99833e63d3a3d087aa15cc2ef00a8/c=161-439-2043-1501/local/-/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2014/05/01//1398999952000-2014-05-01-Thunder-Grizzlies5.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Game 6 in Memphis -- Thunder 104, Grizzlies 84: Memphis guard Mike Conley (11) collides with Oklahoma Cit guard Caron Butler (2) during the second half.
Spruce Derden, USA TODAY Sports![Game 6 in Memphis -- Thunder 104, Grizzlies 84: Memphis guard Mike Conley (11) looks for room to maneuver around Oklahoma City forward Kevin Durant (35) during the second half.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/-mm-/8441cef466c03e950e6a917388a7f87c62480e71/c=243-53-2751-1470/local/-/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2014/05/01//1399002959000-2014-05-01-Thunder-Grizzlies7.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Game 6 in Memphis -- Thunder 104, Grizzlies 84: Memphis guard Mike Conley (11) looks for room to maneuver around Oklahoma City forward Kevin Durant (35) during the second half.
Spruce Derden, USA TODAY Sports![Game 6 in Memphis -- Thunder 104, Grizzlies 84: Oklahoma City forward Kevin Durant, left, blocks Memphis center Marc Gasol on a second-half shot attempt.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/-mm-/7ba5277ec271ae4a31928a4cac42d093f4523ac3/c=63-91-1754-2344/local/-/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2014/05/01//1398999952001-2014-05-01-Thunder-Grizzlies6.jpg?width=496&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Game 6 in Memphis -- Thunder 104, Grizzlies 84: Oklahoma City forward Kevin Durant, left, blocks Memphis center Marc Gasol on a second-half shot attempt.
Justin Ford, USA TODAY Sports![Game 6 in Memphis -- Thunder 104, Grizzlies 84: Memphis forward James Johnson throws down a two-handed slam during the second half.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/-mm-/392f097491a0b996c54bd8097a589a7b2981f47d/c=0-482-1837-1518/local/-/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2014/05/01//1399002959003-2014-05-01-Thunder-Grizzlies10.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Game 6 in Memphis -- Thunder 104, Grizzlies 84: Memphis forward James Johnson throws down a two-handed slam during the second half.
Spruce Derden, USA TODAY Sports![Game 6 in Memphis -- Thunder 104, Grizzlies 84: Memphis guard Courtney Lee (5) scrambles for a loose ball against Oklahoma City guard Russell Westbrook (0) during the first half.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/-mm-/576f80e7fc581ea309584183616845bc4a7c1ff6/c=494-328-2358-1379/local/-/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2014/05/01//1398994143000-2014-05-01-Thunder-Grizzlies4.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Game 6 in Memphis -- Thunder 104, Grizzlies 84: Memphis guard Courtney Lee (5) scrambles for a loose ball against Oklahoma City guard Russell Westbrook (0) during the first half.
Justin Ford, USA TODAY Sports![Game 6 in Memphis -- Thunder 104, Grizzlies 84: Oklahoma City guard Russell Westbrook (0) fights for a rebound against Memphis center Marc Gasol (33) during the first half.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/-mm-/3bfdd8d530af3c7d7daa563a1d3e2ad0bdb50384/c=0-57-2872-1677/local/-/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2014/05/01//1398993083000-2014-05-01-Thunder-Grizzlies3.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Game 6 in Memphis -- Thunder 104, Grizzlies 84: Oklahoma City guard Russell Westbrook (0) fights for a rebound against Memphis center Marc Gasol (33) during the first half.
Spruce Derden, USA TODAY Sports![Game 6 in Memphis -- Thunder 104, Grizzlies 84: Memphis forward Zach Randolph (50) shoots over Oklahoma City center Serge Ibaka (9) during the first half.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/-mm-/241cbf5121765f65f9247492891dc1e5d778caa4/c=0-372-2076-1552/local/-/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2014/05/01//1398992314000-2014-05-01-Thunder-Grizzlies1.jpg?width=660&height=376&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Game 6 in Memphis -- Thunder 104, Grizzlies 84: Memphis forward Zach Randolph (50) shoots over Oklahoma City center Serge Ibaka (9) during the first half.
Justin Ford, USA TODAY Sports![Game 6 in Memphis -- Thunder 104, Grizzlies 84: Oklahoma City center Serge Ibaka, back, blocks a shot attempt by Memphis guard Mike Conley during the first half.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/-mm-/72591ef0160211e38d9d246084c687711287917c/c=58-103-1713-2312/local/-/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2014/05/01//1398992314001-2014-05-01-Thunder-Grizzlies2.jpg?width=495&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Game 6 in Memphis -- Thunder 104, Grizzlies 84: Oklahoma City center Serge Ibaka, back, blocks a shot attempt by Memphis guard Mike Conley during the first half.
Justin Ford, USA TODAY Sports![Game 5 in Oklahoma City -- Grizzlies 100, Thunder 99 (OT): Memphis Grizzlies guard Tony Allen shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder guard Derek Fisher.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/-mm-/10ba85ee5cb2b95834c28cd8d738a725a1ef7f45/c=0-41-2161-1259/local/-/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2014/04/30//1398831438003-USATSI-7892372.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Game 5 in Oklahoma City -- Grizzlies 100, Thunder 99 (OT): Memphis Grizzlies guard Tony Allen shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder guard Derek Fisher.
Mark D. Smith, USA TODAY Sports![Game 5 in Oklahoma City -- Grizzlies 100, Thunder 99 (OT): Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant reacts to a call.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/-mm-/05499f524549859c596b2d7ebdb6dd9dcc1dd55a/c=207-0-2348-1210/local/-/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2014/04/30//1398833387000-USATSI-7892682.jpg?width=660&height=374&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Game 5 in Oklahoma City -- Grizzlies 100, Thunder 99 (OT): Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant reacts to a call.
Mark D. Smith, USA TODAY Sports![Game 5 in Oklahoma City -- Grizzlies 100, Thunder 99 (OT): Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder center Kendrick Perkins.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/-mm-/5a13df8ed90f5cf4deefe46599fc689d82e5f497/c=165-158-3094-1811/local/-/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2014/04/30//1398831438000-USATSI-7892306.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Game 5 in Oklahoma City -- Grizzlies 100, Thunder 99 (OT): Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder center Kendrick Perkins.
Mark D. Smith, USA TODAY Sports![Game 5 in Oklahoma City -- Grizzlies 100, Thunder 99 (OT): Oklahoma City Thunder guard Reggie Jackson shoots a floater over Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/-mm-/d1596109102d8942168fa5307f8bdd3ea494d024/c=149-0-2630-3311/local/-/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2014/04/30//1398833601000-USATSI-7892689.jpg?width=495&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Game 5 in Oklahoma City -- Grizzlies 100, Thunder 99 (OT): Oklahoma City Thunder guard Reggie Jackson shoots a floater over Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph.
Mark D. Smith Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports![Game 5 in Oklahoma City -- Grizzlies 100, Thunder 99 (OT): Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook and fans react after a dunk.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/-mm-/fddae789d57c602055f7f07b139e0bc3f52f50f4/c=753-446-2418-1387/local/-/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2014/04/30//1398831438001-USATSI-7892308.jpg?width=660&height=374&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Game 5 in Oklahoma City -- Grizzlies 100, Thunder 99 (OT): Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook and fans react after a dunk.
Mark D. Smith, USA TODAY Sports![Game 5 in Oklahoma City -- Grizzlies 100, Thunder 99 (OT): Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol handles the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Serge Ibaka.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/-mm-/32975e3420f2c226872b1924894781b86280afa0/c=0-54-3835-2217/local/-/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2014/04/30//1398831438002-USATSI-7892310.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Game 5 in Oklahoma City -- Grizzlies 100, Thunder 99 (OT): Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol handles the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Serge Ibaka.
Mark D. Smith, USA TODAY Sports![Game 4 in Memphis -- Thunder 92, Grizzlies 89 (OT): From left, Kevin Durant, Serge Ibaka and Reggie Jackson celebrate the Thunder's win.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/-mm-/8223b00d6e61f3f533d8a7340ff95b181bc023fa/c=0-50-1328-799/local/-/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2014/04/27//1398587818005-2014-04-26-Thunder-Grizzlies10.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Game 4 in Memphis -- Thunder 92, Grizzlies 89 (OT): From left, Kevin Durant, Serge Ibaka and Reggie Jackson celebrate the Thunder's win.
Nelson Chenault, USA TODAY Sports![Game 4 in Memphis -- Thunder 92, Grizzlies 89 (OT): Memphis guard Mike Conley (11) and Oklahoma City guard Russell Westbrook (0) scramble for a loose ball during the second half.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/-mm-/56ff229c0a60e4c90e8603edaf11208e1b2dd062/c=0-127-1464-953/local/-/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2014/04/27//1398587818003-2014-04-26-Thunder-Grizzlies8.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Game 4 in Memphis -- Thunder 92, Grizzlies 89 (OT): Memphis guard Mike Conley (11) and Oklahoma City guard Russell Westbrook (0) scramble for a loose ball during the second half.
Justin Ford, USA TODAY Sports![Game 4 in Memphis -- Thunder 92, Grizzlies 89 (OT): Oklahoma City center Serge Ibaka (9) vies for a rebound against Memphis center Marc Gasol (33) during overtime.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/-mm-/894ba1edeb65dac68980b5bb4c23f8f3ba897058/c=0-37-1860-1086/local/-/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2014/04/27//1398587818002-2014-04-26-Thunder-Grizzlies7.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Game 4 in Memphis -- Thunder 92, Grizzlies 89 (OT): Oklahoma City center Serge Ibaka (9) vies for a rebound against Memphis center Marc Gasol (33) during overtime.
Nelson Chenault, USA TODAY Sports![Game 4 in Memphis -- Thunder 92, Grizzlies 89 (OT): Memphis guard Mike Conley (11) puts up a potential game-tying three-pointer at the buzzer in overtime.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/-mm-/951aa62cb5cc951116dbd5a51124f36a87f22d97/c=0-0-4500-2538/local/-/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2014/04/27//1398587818004-2014-04-26-Thunder-Grizzlies9.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Game 4 in Memphis -- Thunder 92, Grizzlies 89 (OT): Memphis guard Mike Conley (11) puts up a potential game-tying three-pointer at the buzzer in overtime.
Nelson Chenault, USA TODAY Sports![Game 4 in Memphis -- Thunder 92, Grizzlies 89 (OT): Reggie Jackson (15), Kevin Durant (35) and Serge Ibaka (9) celebrate Oklahoma City's overtime win that evened the first-round series 2-2.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/-mm-/9474d537c8d7e5eb64ceb19dc37d9a33d8cbdde7/c=0-0-2206-1244/local/-/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2014/04/27//1398587818000-2014-04-26-Thunder-Grizzlies5.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Game 4 in Memphis -- Thunder 92, Grizzlies 89 (OT): Reggie Jackson (15), Kevin Durant (35) and Serge Ibaka (9) celebrate Oklahoma City's overtime win that evened the first-round series 2-2.
Nelson Chenault, USA TODAY Sports![Game 4 in Memphis -- Thunder 92, Grizzlies 89 (OT): Memphis forward Mike Miller celebrates a late three-pointer.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/-mm-/e30f5451e1323560f027697c773b6705fda0e19d/c=0-328-4205-2700/local/-/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2014/04/27//1398587818001-2014-04-26-Thunder-Grizzlies6.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Game 4 in Memphis -- Thunder 92, Grizzlies 89 (OT): Memphis forward Mike Miller celebrates a late three-pointer.
Nelson Chenault, USA TODAY Sports![Game 4 in Memphis -- Thunder 92, Grizzlies 89 (OT): Oklahoma City guard Reggie Jackson (15) and Memphis guard Mike Conley (11) scramble for a loose ball during the first half.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/-mm-/43e7ef9e46c2481491d654ad73eab5115cc52af8/c=0-258-2185-1486/local/-/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2014/04/27//1398571444001-2014-04-26-Thunder-Grizzlies2.jpg?width=660&height=371&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Game 4 in Memphis -- Thunder 92, Grizzlies 89 (OT): Oklahoma City guard Reggie Jackson (15) and Memphis guard Mike Conley (11) scramble for a loose ball during the first half.
Nelson Chenault, USA TODAY Sports![Game 4 in Memphis -- Thunder 92, Grizzlies 89 (OT): Memphis center Marc Gasol (33) tries to drive against Oklahoma City center Serge Ibaka (9) during the first half.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/-mm-/326e2e44528c21f33b2872d0c46d50fe31e94c21/c=145-0-1562-796/local/-/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2014/04/27//1398571444002-2014-04-26-Thunder-Grizzlies3.jpg?width=660&height=371&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Game 4 in Memphis -- Thunder 92, Grizzlies 89 (OT): Memphis center Marc Gasol (33) tries to drive against Oklahoma City center Serge Ibaka (9) during the first half.
Nelson Chenault, USA TODAY Sports![Game 4 in Memphis -- Thunder 92, Grizzlies 89 (OT): Oklahoma City forward Kevin Durant (35) looks to pass around Memphis center Marc Gasol (33) during the first half.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/-mm-/20f4017a4613540627b56ff8756aed209355e781/c=0-307-2208-1552/local/-/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2014/04/27//1398571444003-2014-04-26-Thunder-Grizzlies4.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Game 4 in Memphis -- Thunder 92, Grizzlies 89 (OT): Oklahoma City forward Kevin Durant (35) looks to pass around Memphis center Marc Gasol (33) during the first half.
Nelson Chenault, USA TODAY Sports![Game 4 in Memphis -- Thunder 92, Grizzlies 89 (OT): Russell Westbrook celebrates a first-half three-pointer.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/-mm-/ab1d53c78a06baa181fcc32a24e0e7343d3316cc/c=14-116-1340-869/local/-/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2014/04/27//1398571444000-2014-04-26-Thunder-Grizzlies1.jpg?width=660&height=375&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Game 4 in Memphis -- Thunder 92, Grizzlies 89 (OT): Russell Westbrook celebrates a first-half three-pointer.
Justin Ford, USA TODAY Sports![Game 3 in Memphis -- Grizzlies 98, Thunder 95 (OT): Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley passes through Oklahoma City Thunder guard Reggie Jackson and Oklahoma City Thunder forward Nick Collison.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/-mm-/d1b76ba1e136e017384f29e1822c3e85e919a269/c=0-278-1744-1265/local/-/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2014/04/24//1398395495004-USATSI-7885644.jpg?width=660&height=374&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Game 3 in Memphis -- Grizzlies 98, Thunder 95 (OT): Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley passes through Oklahoma City Thunder guard Reggie Jackson and Oklahoma City Thunder forward Nick Collison.
Justin Ford, USA TODAY Sports![Game 3 in Memphis -- Grizzlies 98, Thunder 95 (OT): Oklahoma City Thunder guard Reggie Jackson attempts a floater over the outstreched arms of Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/-mm-/9365d930090a378134636c05db75e6ef895ee830/c=179-730-2298-1925/local/-/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2014/04/24//1398395495000-USATSI-7885635.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Game 3 in Memphis -- Grizzlies 98, Thunder 95 (OT): Oklahoma City Thunder guard Reggie Jackson attempts a floater over the outstreched arms of Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol.
Justin Ford , USA TODAY Sports![Game 3 in Memphis -- Grizzlies 98, Thunder 95 (OT): Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant is guarded by Memphis Grizzlies forward Tayshaun Prince.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/-mm-/78cfac8cf7bb632b53c9414cc90e7bfa4aaca870/c=99-173-2001-2710/local/-/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2014/04/24//1398395495001-USATSI-7885638.jpg?width=495&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Game 3 in Memphis -- Grizzlies 98, Thunder 95 (OT): Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant is guarded by Memphis Grizzlies forward Tayshaun Prince.
Justin Ford, USA TODAY Sports![Game 3 in Memphis -- Grizzlies 98, Thunder 95 (OT): Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph dribbles the ball around Oklahoma City Thunder forward Nick Collison.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/-mm-/21f5da61df8a76e93a3236a0f4f1a1f5910b6247/c=296-148-3013-1683/local/-/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2014/04/24//1398395495002-USATSI-7885642.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Game 3 in Memphis -- Grizzlies 98, Thunder 95 (OT): Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph dribbles the ball around Oklahoma City Thunder forward Nick Collison.
Justin Ford, USA TODAY Sports![Game 3 in Memphis -- Grizzlies 98, Thunder 95 (OT): Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol backs down Oklahoma City Thunder forward Nick Collison.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/-mm-/2fda1f3e55afbf99a4130d31e60ec48ebe599dd4/c=689-25-2609-1114/local/-/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2014/04/24//1398395495003-USATSI-7885643.jpg?width=660&height=375&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Game 3 in Memphis -- Grizzlies 98, Thunder 95 (OT): Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol backs down Oklahoma City Thunder forward Nick Collison.
Justin Ford, USA TODAY Sports![Game 2 in Oklahoma City -- Grizzlies 111, Thunder 105 (OT): Memphis forward Zach Randolph, center, looks for space to maneuver out of an Oklahoma City double-team during the first half.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/-mm-/7016dca70f54fecc7795f16d94bae6d09d916388/c=0-153-4256-2554/local/-/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2014/04/21//1398130539001-2014-04-21-Thunder-Grizzlies2.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Game 2 in Oklahoma City -- Grizzlies 111, Thunder 105 (OT): Memphis forward Zach Randolph, center, looks for space to maneuver out of an Oklahoma City double-team during the first half.
Mark D. Smith, USA TODAY Sports![Game 2 in Oklahoma City -- Grizzlies 111, Thunder 105 (OT): Oklahoma City star Kevin Durant throws down a two-handed slam over Memphis guard Tony Allen during the second half.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/-mm-/207541ebb08ab546f95369bc05f0ec55bbb6ab0c/c=319-0-2715-3205/local/-/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2014/04/21//1398138480003-2014-04-21-Thunder-Grizzlies7.jpg?width=494&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Game 2 in Oklahoma City -- Grizzlies 111, Thunder 105 (OT): Oklahoma City star Kevin Durant throws down a two-handed slam over Memphis guard Tony Allen during the second half.
Mark D. Smith, USA TODAY Sports![Game 2 in Oklahoma City -- Grizzlies 111, Thunder 105 (OT): Memphis guard Tony Allen pleads his case with an official during the fourth quarter.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/-mm-/733c803dec99497e5e229e39d967348fe01ceca5/c=0-75-3772-2203/local/-/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2014/04/21//1398138480000-2014-04-21-Thunder-Grizzlies4.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Game 2 in Oklahoma City -- Grizzlies 111, Thunder 105 (OT): Memphis guard Tony Allen pleads his case with an official during the fourth quarter.
Mark D. Smith, USA TODAY Sports![Game 2 in Oklahoma City -- Grizzlies 111, Thunder 105 (OT): Memphis guard Mike Conley (11) scrambles for a loose ball against Oklahoma City guard Thabo Sefolosha during the fourth quarter.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/-mm-/079c26d96bca63b586b3b7d458ed96299495ca20/c=392-621-4103-2715/local/-/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2014/04/21//1398138480001-2014-04-21-Thunder-Grizzlies5.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Game 2 in Oklahoma City -- Grizzlies 111, Thunder 105 (OT): Memphis guard Mike Conley (11) scrambles for a loose ball against Oklahoma City guard Thabo Sefolosha during the fourth quarter.
Mark D. Smith, USA TODAY Sports![Game 2 in Oklahoma City -- Grizzlies 111, Thunder 105 (OT): Oklahoma City guard Russell Westbrook throws down a ferocious one-handed jam during the second half.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/-mm-/22fdd57c2cd396a8f2378c9d7d2cc5fe7e39243e/c=0-0-2832-3780/local/-/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2014/04/21//1398138480002-2014-04-21-Thunder-Grizzlies6.jpg?width=495&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Game 2 in Oklahoma City -- Grizzlies 111, Thunder 105 (OT): Oklahoma City guard Russell Westbrook throws down a ferocious one-handed jam during the second half.
Mark D. Smith, USA TODAY Sports![Game 2 in Oklahoma City -- Grizzlies 111, Thunder 105 (OT): Memphis guard Mike Conley (11) puts in a reverse lay-up during the first half.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/-mm-/b16e49dc1e7e2ab12a3c280bab7107ddd9021b59/c=0-0-4256-2392/local/-/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2014/04/21//1398130539000-2014-04-21-Thunder-Grizzlies1.jpg?width=660&height=371&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Game 2 in Oklahoma City -- Grizzlies 111, Thunder 105 (OT): Memphis guard Mike Conley (11) puts in a reverse lay-up during the first half.
Mark D. Smith, USA TODAY Sports![Game 2 in Oklahoma City -- Grizzlies 111, Thunder 105 (OT): Oklahoma City forward Kevin Durant shoots over the outstretched hand of Memphis defender Tony Allen during the second half.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/-mm-/be71b1abfbf4fa67f04fa5ed303394aa38a713c4/c=0-53-2832-3833/local/-/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2014/04/21//1398138480004-2014-04-21-Thunder-Grizzlies8.jpg?width=495&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Game 2 in Oklahoma City -- Grizzlies 111, Thunder 105 (OT): Oklahoma City forward Kevin Durant shoots over the outstretched hand of Memphis defender Tony Allen during the second half.
Mark D. Smith, USA TODAY Sports![Game 2 in Oklahoma City -- Grizzlies 111, Thunder 105 (OT): Oklahoma City guard Derek Fisher (6) and Memphis guard Beno Udrih (19) scramble for a loose ball during the first half.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/-mm-/b16e49dc1e7e2ab12a3c280bab7107ddd9021b59/c=0-0-4256-2392/local/-/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2014/04/21//1398130539002-2014-04-21-Thunder-Grizzlies3.jpg?width=660&height=371&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Game 2 in Oklahoma City -- Grizzlies 111, Thunder 105 (OT): Oklahoma City guard Derek Fisher (6) and Memphis guard Beno Udrih (19) scramble for a loose ball during the first half.
Mark D. Smith, USA TODAY Sports![Game 1 in Oklahoma City β Thunder 100, Grizzlies 86: Thunder guard Russell Westbrook handles the ball against Grizzlies guard Courtney Lee during the second quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/-mm-/8707551e68a1dfbf969edf0e7e99cba3739ddb76/c=0-77-4256-2477/local/-/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2014/04/20//1397970927001-USP-NBA-Playoffs-Memphis-Grizzlies-at-Oklahoma-Ci-009.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Game 1 in Oklahoma City β Thunder 100, Grizzlies 86: Thunder guard Russell Westbrook handles the ball against Grizzlies guard Courtney Lee during the second quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena.
Mark D. Smith, USA TODAY Sports![Game 1 in Oklahoma City β Thunder 100, Grizzlies 86: Grizzlies center Marc Gasol handles the ball against Thunder center Steven Adams during the third quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/-mm-/12e09deb0cf6b1a95e9c4446305ab4de2e8958d2/c=0-213-4256-2613/local/-/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2014/04/20//1397970927000-USP-NBA-Playoffs-Memphis-Grizzlies-at-Oklahoma-Ci-010.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Game 1 in Oklahoma City β Thunder 100, Grizzlies 86: Grizzlies center Marc Gasol handles the ball against Thunder center Steven Adams during the third quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena.
Mark D. Smith, USA TODAY Sports![Game 1 in Oklahoma City β Thunder 100, Grizzlies 86: Thunder guard Russell Westbrook reacts after a play against the Grizzlies during the fourth quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/-mm-/662da0d8b320e8da24976c34e69800a9f5b27b2c/c=0-287-2832-1884/local/-/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2014/04/20//1397968751001-USP-NBA-Playoffs-Memphis-Grizzlies-at-Oklahoma-Ci-006.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Game 1 in Oklahoma City β Thunder 100, Grizzlies 86: Thunder guard Russell Westbrook reacts after a play against the Grizzlies during the fourth quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena.
Mark D. Smith, USA TODAY Sports![Game 1 in Oklahoma City β Thunder 100, Grizzlies 86: Thunder forward Kevin Durant dunks the ball against the Grizzlies during the fourth quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/-mm-/7636b2008b18601fc96f16e2d3e079a5854d1c48/c=0-319-2832-1916/local/-/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2014/04/20//1397968751000-USP-NBA-Playoffs-Memphis-Grizzlies-at-Oklahoma-Ci-008.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Game 1 in Oklahoma City β Thunder 100, Grizzlies 86: Thunder forward Kevin Durant dunks the ball against the Grizzlies during the fourth quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena.
Mark D. Smith, USA TODAY Sports![Game 1 in Oklahoma City β Oklahoma City Thunder forward Serge Ibaka blocks a shot attempt by Memphis Grizzlies guard Tony Allen during the second quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/-mm-/c4a282dec6956fdc1315e44300d7028d33042dcf/c=0-916-2832-2513/local/-/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2014/04/19//1397963955002-USP-NBA-Playoffs-Memphis-Grizzlies-at-Oklahoma-Ci-001.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Game 1 in Oklahoma City β Oklahoma City Thunder forward Serge Ibaka blocks a shot attempt by Memphis Grizzlies guard Tony Allen during the second quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena.
Mark D. Smith, USA TODAY Sports![Game 1 in Oklahoma City β Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol attempts a shot against Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams during the second quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/-mm-/0c7232a10e0fc67004b256e34b852ce3510ca626/c=0-17-4256-2417/local/-/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2014/04/19//1397963955000-USP-NBA-Playoffs-Memphis-Grizzlies-at-Oklahoma-Ci-003.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Game 1 in Oklahoma City β Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol attempts a shot against Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams during the second quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena.
Mark D. Smith, USA TODAY Sports![Game 1 in Oklahoma City β Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley attempts a shot against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Serge Ibaka during the first quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/-mm-/12e09deb0cf6b1a95e9c4446305ab4de2e8958d2/c=0-213-4256-2613/local/-/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2014/04/19//1397963955001-USP-NBA-Playoffs-Memphis-Grizzlies-at-Oklahoma-Ci-002.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Game 1 in Oklahoma City β Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley attempts a shot against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Serge Ibaka during the first quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena.
Mark D. Smith, USA TODAY Sports![Game 1 in Oklahoma City β Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook reacts after a play in action against the Memphis Grizzlies during the second quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/-mm-/7a4b14b33c457360ebf813a6d7751d6206bd6611/c=0-349-4247-2749/local/-/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2014/04/19//1397963955003-USP-NBA-Playoffs-Memphis-Grizzlies-at-Oklahoma-Ci.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Game 1 in Oklahoma City β Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook reacts after a play in action against the Memphis Grizzlies during the second quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena.
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