The Oklahoma City Thunder set the tone for their first-round series with a historic 131-80 blowout win over the Memphis Grizzlies. The 51-point margin in yesterday's game marked the largest Game 1 win in NBA playoff history and the fifth-biggest margin overall, as reported by WTNH. The Thunder finished the regular season with a league-best 68-14 record and look to firmly assert that dominance throughout the postseason.
In Game 1, Aaron Wiggins and Jalen Williams stepped up to pour in 21 and 20 points respectively while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the league’s leading scorer, contributed a more conservative 15 points in the effort. Gilgeous-Alexander made it clear that team unity is the key to their success, having said, "I have a great group of guys around me, and I know that," in a statement obtained by WTNH. With Game 2 on the horizon, the Thunder are not resting on their laurels, anticipating a more competitive matchup against the Grizzlies.
As the teams prepare for tomorrow's game, the Thunder have stirred up fan excitement with a special raffle for Game 2 tickets. With tickets in high demand, the Oklahoma City Thunder organization has parlayed the fan fervor into a beneficial cause. According to an interview with Erin Oldfield, Thunder Vice President of Community Engagement, by News 9, raffle proceeds will support the Thunder Community Foundation's efforts to refurbish basketball courts across the state.
For hopeful fans and philanthropists alike, raffle entries are affordably priced at $5 and feature the additional incentive of OG&E's pledge to match donations up to $15,000. Raffle hopefuls have until noon to enter for a chance not only to win a seat, but to contribute to the community. As per KOCO, tickets for Game 2 are still available for purchase, but the cheapest seats start at $65, making the raffle a highly appealing option for Thunder supporters.
