Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (27 points, seven rebounds five assists), Jalen Williams (24 points, six boards, five dimes) and Chet Holmgren (20 points, 11 rebounds, five blocks) paced the Thunder, while Jaren Jackson Jr. led the Grizzlies with 26 points. Ja Morant added 23 points and six assists.

Ja Morant finished the loss with 23 points, two rebounds, six assists, two steals and one block while shooting 10/25 from the field and 2/6 from the three-point range in 40 minutes of playing time. Many people reacted to his performance on social media.

Tuomas Iisalo and Ja Morant's Grizzlies were unfazed after an NBA Playoffs Game 1 blowout loss to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's Thunder.