The NBA released the Oklahoma City Thunder's Round 1 playoff schedule, with their opponent to be determined from the play-in tournament among the Memphis Grizzlies, Sacramento Kings, and Dallas Mavericks. The Thunder will know their first-round rival after the Grizzlies host the Kings-Mavericks winner on Friday. Securing the top seed for the second consecutive year, the Thunder will have to wait a week to learn their opponent for the series.
Despite the uncertainty of their Round 1 matchup, the Thunder are expected to be strong favorites given their status as title contenders following a remarkable 68-14 regular season performance.