Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Memphis Grizzlies Prediction, Injury Report, Predicted Lineups, Where to Watch, Odds | Game 4 NBA Playoffs 2025

The First Round between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Memphis Grizzlies has been nothing less than a treat. OKC Thunder has been on a winning streak, taking a 3-0 lead in the series after storming back from a 29-point hole in Game 3. The Grizzlies, however, have a last chance in keeping the series afloat and contend for the Western Conference Semi-Finals with the upcoming Game 4. For OKC Thunder, one win ensures their big ticket to the Conference Finals, something that has eluded Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and co. for the longest time.

The Thunder have been impressive through their first two games in the series. Game 3 was a tough contest for both the Grizzlies and Thunder but OKC could claw back and clinch a 114-108 win to maintain their lead. As OKC enters Game 4 as the favorites in the series, concerns are up galore for Memphis as their star point guard Ja Morant will miss the game following an injury in the previous matchup.

Read this article further for a preview of Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Memphis Grizzlies Game 4, predicted lineups, details on where to watch, and best odds to bet on.

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Memphis Grizzlies Preview

The Memphis Grizzlies had entered the series as underdogs against the favorites from the Western Conference, Oklahoma City Thunder. OKC lived up to all the expectations, even outplaying Memphis in Game 1 and 2 of the series. Though Memphis showed a tough fight in Game 3, OKC nevertheless were able to claw back and maintain their lead to tie the series 3-0 in their favor.

Concerns rose for Grizzlies after their star player Ja Morant took a nasty fall during a fastbreak in Game 3. Morant had a collision with Lu Dort while attacking the rim. Dort lost balance trying to block Morant's shot, resulting in the Grizzlies guard exiting the arena with a hip injury. The Grizzlies have now confirmed that Morant will be out for Game 4 of the series, thus raising concerns about Memphis ever making a comeback in this series.

Till date, no team except the 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers has been able to come back from a 3-0 hole in a playoff series. Of course, this makes all odds against Memphis look just further steeper. For the Grizzlies, stars Ja Morant and Scottie Pippen Jr. showed flashes of brilliance but failed due to lack of output from the other Grizzlies players. Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond Bane could combine for only 32 points in Game 3 and had 8 turnovers. In a way, it highlighted how Memphis fell apart after one of their main leaders, Ja Morant, left the floor.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been more explosive than ever, scoring 31 points in the last game. This has been his best scoring game yet this postseason. On the other hand, Jalen Williams added 26 while Chet Holmgren poured 24 points for an OKC win. Alex Caruso has been key in Thunder's defensive efforts, making game changing stops to flip the momentum in their favor.

Game 4 could be one last chance for the Grizzlies to stay in the series or one game-done for OKC to roar past into the Western Conference Semi-Finals.

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Memphis Grizzlies Injury Report

Injuries have been a ravaging issues for serious contender teams in the playoffs. Sometimes, one of the team leaders on the floor getting injured could mean serious trouble for teams to even blow their leads in a game. We saw this happen with the Grizzlies, who blew a 29-point lead in Game 3 to fall into a 3-0 hole against OKC Thunder. Here is a complete list of injured players for both the teams in this matchup and their current statuses ahead of Game 4.

Oklahoma City Thunder Injury Report

• Ousmane Dieng (Left Calf Strain) - OUT
• Nikola Topic (Left Knee Surgery) - OUT

Memphis Grizzlies Injury Report

• Brandon Clarke (Right Knee PCL Sprain) - OUT
• Luke Kennard (Right Achilles Soreness) - Questionable
• Ja Morant (Hip Contusion) - Doubtful
• Jaylen Wells (Right wrist fracture, Facial laceration and Concussion protocol) - OUT

Predicted Lineups

Due to injuries and other off-court matters, the predicted lineups might change right ahead of the start of Game 4. However, here is a predicted lineup for both the teams, based on their injury reports and confirmed list of players healthy enough to be on game-day team sheet.

Oklahoma City Thunder Lineup

The OKC Thunder have a healthy squad with most of their core players starting on the floor. Here is a list of players who might probably start on Game 4, based on their current list of available players.

Memphis Grizzlies Lineup

The Memphis Grizzlies faced a significant blow after their star player Ja Morant was ruled out of playing Game 3 following a hard fall on the floor. Morant has been listed as ‘doubtful’ and is most likely not playing in Game 4 of the series. Here is the most probable lineup for the Grizzlies for the upcoming matchup.

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Memphis Grizzlies: Who Will Win?

From the best looks of it, OKC Thunder is rolling in with all their might, with a healthy roster and a grip throughout the series. A Game 4 win confirms their entry into the Conference Semifinals and a great upset for the Grizzlies crashing out of the postseason. Perhaps, the Thunder might be the first team this postseason to move to the next round.

Our Prediction: OKC Thunder wins by 11. Thunder 121 - Grizzlies 110

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Memphis Grizzlies Betting Odds

Odds via Data Skrive

• Favorites: OKC Thunder
• Spread: -15.5
• Total: 223
• Favorite Moneyline: -1099
• Underdog Moneyline: +700

The OKC Thunder are going 54-26-2 ATS (against the spread) this season and go 7-3 ATS when they are playing 15.5-point favorites. Throughout the season so far, OKC has hit 44 of their 82 games over. Furthermore, OKC also has a 65-13 record in winning games when listed as moneyline favorites, winning 83.3% of those games. Based on the current moneyline, the implied win probability for Thunder stands at 91.7%.

The Grizzlies on the other hand have covered 41 times in 82 chances ATS this year. In all of the 82 chancces, their combined scoring has gone over the point a sum total of 47 times. The Grizzlies were listed as underdogs 31 times this season and won 10 of those matchups, with a 32.3% win percentage. Based on the current moneyline, the implied win probability for the Grizzlies stands at 12.5%.

Where to Watch Oklahoma City Thunder vs Memphis Grizzlies

The Game 4 between OKC Thunder and Memphis Grizzlies is scheduled for April 26, 2025 at 3.30 PM (ET). The game will be at home for Memphis at the FedEx Forum and will also be broadcasted live on TNT, FDSSE, and FDSOK. NBA League Pass members can also stream live action of the playoff series between Memphis and OKC on the League Pass app or the website. The game can also be streamed on Tru TV and Max.