Williams brought 20 points, six assists, relentless defense and led a second-quarter onslaught in Oklahoma City's Game 1 blowout of Memphis.

The Thunder’s stifling defense triggered their elite offensive production, which led to a 50+ point advantage in the second half. Aaron Wiggins’ 21 points led six Thunder players in double figures, including Williams’ 20 points, starter Chet Holmgren (19 points), and the rest of Oklahoma City’s starters.

Outside of Isaiah Hartenstein and Alex Caruso, the Thunder had most of the same roster. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren continue to headline their curren