PREVIEW: The top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder host the eighth-seeded Memphis Grizzlies in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series on Sunday at Paycom Center. The Thunder, featuring the league's most efficient free throw shooting team (81.9%, ranked 1st) and lowest turnover rate (also 1st), enter the matchup well-rested after completing a dominant 68-14 regular season. MVP favorite Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Oklahoma City's attack, having averaged 32.7 points on remarkable 52/38/90 shooting splits while scoring at least 20 points in all but one game this season. The Thunder's defense ranks as the league's best, creating turnovers at the highest rate while excelling at limiting both three-point quality (2nd) and rim attacks (2nd). OKC swept the regular season series 4-0 with SGA scoring 35, 32, 41, and 37 points in those matchups. Memphis comes into the playoffs battle-tested after surviving the Play-In Tournament, where they defeated Dallas 120-106 on Friday despite Ja Morant playing through a right ankle injury. The Grizzlies bring a quick-tempo offense (ranked 1st in ShotQuality) that averages 117.3 points while excelling at offensive rebounding (26.8%, ranked 7th) and attacking the rim (ranked 6th in frequency). Memphis will rely on their trio of Jaren Jackson Jr. (22 points per game), Ja Morant (22 points), and Desmond Bane (19 points) to generate offense against the league's stingiest defense. The Grizzlies face an uphill battle at less than full strength with injuries to key players, particularly Morant's ankle situation which could significantly impact their chances in this series.