The Oklahoma City Thunder will face either the Memphis Grizzlies or the Dallas Mavericks in Round 1 of the NBA playoffs. The Grizzlies have one more opportunity to secure a playoff spot after their loss to the Golden State Warriors in the play-in tournament, while the Mavericks advanced by defeating the Kings with a solid 120-106 victory.
In the game against the Kings, the Mavericks dominated with a 44-point second quarter, establishing a significant lead that the Kings could not close despite their efforts in the second half. Anthony Davis led the Mavericks with 27 points and nine rebounds, while Klay Thompson also made significant contributions. PJ Washington and Brandon Williams each scored 17 points during the game.
The Thunder will be awaiting the outcome of Friday's matchup to determine their opponent for Game 1 of the series, which will be hosted by the Thunder on Sunday afternoon. Regardless of their opponent, the Thunder are expected to enter the series as strong favorites.