Mea culpa. I said that a game against the Ja Morant-less Memphis Grizzlies (22-11), a legit (and I still mean it) #2 seed plenty capable without their lead star, could very competitive for Oklahoma City (26-5). Even with the potential return of Lu Dort, Alex Caruso, and Cason Wallace--each of whom missed the first night of this Thunder back to back with minor ailments--I was dumb enough to predict an OKC loss, on a hunch.
I should've known better. Oklahoma City just doesn't leave much to chance. Unless they have epic shooting woes (and to be fair, they have at times) it is rare for another team to endure the smashmouth Thunder.