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 swept the Memphis Grizzlies in the first round of their Western Conference Playoffs matchup, but Ja Morant believes it might have gone down differently had he not exited Game 3—and then missed Game 4—with a left hip contusion.

The Memphis Grizzlies were the first team to be eliminated in the 2025 NBA Playoffs after the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder swept them. However, Grizzlies superstar guard Ja Morant is confident that had he not gotten hurt in Game 3 of their best-of-seven first-round playoff series,