The Easter Sunday playoff action kicks off with a thrilling Western Conference matchup between the top-seeded OKC Thunder and the No. 8 seed Memphis Grizzlies. After a week-long break, the Thunder are ready to face off against the Grizzlies, who secured the final playoff spot in the West.
Let’s take a look at the injury reports for both teams heading into the game:
### Memphis Grizzlies vs OKC Thunder Injury Reports
#### Memphis Grizzlies
The Grizzlies will be without forward Brandon Clarke, who is dealing with a right knee PCL sprain. Additionally, GG Jackson is out for personal reasons, while Jaylen Wells remains sidelined due to a fractured right wrist and facial lacerations.
However, there is good news for Memphis as Ja Morant is not listed on the injury report. Despite concerns about his ankle injury in the previous game, Morant is set to play in today’s matchup.
#### OKC Thunder
For the Thunder, Ousmane Dieng (left calf strain) and Nikola Topic (knee surgery) will be unavailable. These absences do not impact their core rotation, as Dieng is a deep bench option and Topic was already ruled out for the season.
It’s also important to note that Alex Caruso, Jaylin Williams, and rookie guard Ajay Mitchell are not on the injury list and are expected to be ready for the game.
### Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
#### Memphis Grizzlies
The Grizzlies are likely to start Ja Morant, Scotty Pippen Jr., Desmond Bane, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Zach Edey. Here is their depth chart:
| Position | Starter | 2nd | 3rd |
|———-|——————–|——————|—————|
| PG | Ja Morant | Yuki Kawamura | |
| SG | Scotty Pippen Jr. | Luke Kennard | Vince Williams Jr. |
| SF | Desmond Bane | John Konchar | Lamar Stevens |
| PF | Jaren Jackson Jr. | Santi Aldama | Jay Huff |
| C | Zach Edey | Jaren Jackson Jr.| Marvin Bagley III |
#### OKC Thunder
The Thunder are expected to start Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, Lu Dort, Chet Holmgren, and Isaiah Hartenstein. Their lineup is flexible, with guards like Cason Wallace, Aaron Wiggins, Isaiah Joe, or Alex Caruso capable of sliding in.
Here is the Thunder’s depth chart:
| Position | Starter | 2nd | 3rd |
|———-|————————–|—————|—————|
| PG | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | Alex Caruso | Ajay Mitchell |
| SG | Luguentz Dort | Cason Wallace | |
| SF | Jalen Williams | Isaiah Joe | |
| PF | Chet Holmgren | Kenrich Williams | Dillon Jones |
| C | Isaiah Hartenstein | Jaylin Williams | |
### How to Watch Memphis Grizzlies vs OKC Thunder
The game is set to tip off at 1 p.m. EST at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City and will be broadcast nationally on ABC. Fans can also stream the game live on NBA League Pass and FuboTV with active subscriptions.
Stay tuned for what promises to be an exciting playoff showdown between the Grizzlies and the Thunder.
