Saturday night's battle between the Memphis Grizzlies and Oklahoma City Thunder is one of those rare moments where a game can be a proving ground for both teams. Oklahoma City has been dominating the Western Conference with a four-game winning streak and an overall first-seeded record of 41-9.

The Thunder more than survived without the 2022 second overall pick, going 32-7. With him, their defensive ceiling is the sky.

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