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Charles Barkley left speechless after Oklahoma City Thunder's second-largest playoff comeback in NBA history

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In a match that took everyone by surprise, the Oklahoma City Thunder staged an impressive comeback against the Memphis Grizzlies , leaving fans and analysts in awe. What was thought to be an easy win for Memphis became a remarkable confrontation.

Oklahoma City Thunder stage historic 29 Point comeback to take 3-0 series lead over Memphis Grizzlies Charles Barkley was blown away on Inside the NBA when he saw the Oklahoma City Thunder come back from a 29-point deficit to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 114–108 in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series. The Thunder's comeback, which is the second biggest in NBA playoff history , had fans and analysts shaking their heads in disbelief.


The Memphis Grizzlies looked solid, leading 77–51 at halftime and even pushing their lead to 69–40 late in the second quarter. But the game took a turn when star guard Ja Morant had to leave with a left hip contusion. He had scored 15 points and dished out five assists in only 15 minutes before the injury. Without him, the Grizzlies struggled, getting outscored 63–31 in the second half.


The Thunder made a strong comeback thanks to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 's 31 points and Jalen Williams' 26. Chet Holmgren played a crucial role in the second half, scoring 23 of his 24 points during that time. Oklahoma City took their first lead with 1:20 left when Williams made a free throw to put them up 109–108. They then kept the Grizzlies from scoring for the final 4:51, securing the win.

Charles Barkley, who thought the game was finished at halftime, was stunned by the Thunder's performance. "I can't believe what I just saw. A 30-point comeback," he exclaimed on Inside the NBA.

The Grizzlies are down 3–0 in the series and are on the brink of being eliminated in Game 4. Their downfall in Game 3, along with Morant's injury, has left them in a tough spot. On the flip side, the Thunder's strength and depth make them a serious contender in the playoffs.

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The Oklahoma City Thunder pulled off an amazing comeback in Game 3, shocking the Memphis Grizzlies and making their mark in NBA playoff history. As the series goes on, keep an eye on the Thunder's momentum and the Grizzlies' struggles.
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