Game 2 of the NBA playoffs is underway for the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Thunder players and coaches expect a tougher challenge from Memphis in Game 2 after Oklahoma City's dominant win in Game 1 of the NBA playoffs.
Tuesday, April 22nd 2025, 6:51 pm
By:
Dean Blevins,
Steve McGehee
OKLAHOMA CITY -
Thunder guard Alex Caruso expects a tougher matchup against Memphis on Tuesday night, following Oklahoma City's blowout win by more than 50 points in Game 1 on Sunday.
"Yeah, you can always improve … they missed some shots that they normally make … some of it's just tightening the screws," Caruso said.
Head coach Mark Daigneault said he expects Memphis to come out with more intensity in Game 2.
“We're going to get a more physical, more motivated, more connected, faster opponent,” Daigneault said.
Upcoming playoff games:
- Game 3: Thursday in Memphis, 8:30 p.m.
- Game 4: Saturday in Memphis
- Game 5 (if necessary): Monday in OKC
- Game 6 (if necessary): Thursday, May 1, in Memphis
- Game 7 (if necessary): Saturday, May 3, in OKC
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Dean Blevins
Dean Blevins has been the News 9 Sports Director since 2001 and has over 40 years of broadcast experience in Oklahoma. Dean has spent 28 years at News 9.
Steve McGehee
Steve McGehee is a Sports Mobile Journalist for KWTV Sports. A native of Wichita, Kansas, he graduated high school from Wichita Southeast and earned a Bachelor of Science degree with an emphasis in Radio/TV at Kansas State University.
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