The Grizzlies ultimately defeated the Thunders at an away game, 108 to 96.
After the game, the statistics revealed Durant's 29 points, Westbrook's 27 points but only 10 out of 26 shots made, and Harden's 16 points.
Five players from the Grizzlies scored in double digits, with Hansen contributing 27 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists.
The score reflected the gap in prowess between the two teams, yet more importantly, as Durant had conveyed, "The Grizzlies made it to the Western Conference Finals because Paul was injured." This appearance led the Thunders to evidently lack sufficient mental preparation for the game.
It was as though they thought they were facing a black bear, only to realize it was a grizzly bear.
Was there no chance left for the Thunders?
Clearly not, as the course of the game showed that their victory over the Spurs was not a matter of luck. The Spurs were not as weak as Barkley and O'Neal had suggested.
