Oklahoma City Thunder The Chase: Game 3 preview

Game 3 of the OKC Thunder vs Memphis Grizzlies tonight. News 9 Sports analysis on keys to success, player performances, and Memphis' barbecue culture.

Thursday, April 24th 2025, 1:00 pm

By: Jeremie Poplin, Steve McGehee

Today is the day. Game 3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder against the Memphis Grizzlies will kick off tonight at 8:30 p.m. at the FedEx Forum, and our News 9 Sports team is ready to bring you the Thunder latest.

In this episode, Jeremie Poplin and Steve McGehee discuss the Oklahoma City Thunder's performance in Game Two against the Memphis Grizzlies, highlighting key player performances, defensive strategies, and what to expect in Game Three. They also touch on the dining options in Memphis, showcasing the city's barbecue culture.

Key Takeaways:

Oklahoma City Thunder showed resilience in Game Two.
Memphis struggled with turnovers and rebounds.
Oklahoma City's defense is a key factor in their success.
Chet Holmgren's performance is historic for a sophomore.
SGA's playmaking ability is crucial for the Thunder.
Memphis needs to improve their three-point shooting to compete.
The chemistry of the Thunder is superior to Memphis.
Oklahoma City has proven they can win on the road.
The importance of bench contributions in playoff games.
Memphis offers a variety of excellent barbecue options.

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Jeremie Poplin

Jeremie Poplin has been a trusted and familiar voice in Tulsa sports media for nearly 25 years. Jeremie serves as a sports producer and digital sports liaison for News On 6 while entering his 12th season as the radio sideline reporter and analyst for Tulsa football on Golden Hurricane Sports Properties.

Steve McGehee

Steve McGehee is a Sports Mobile Journalist for KWTV Sports. A native of Wichita, Kansas, he graduated high school from Wichita Southeast and earned a Bachelor of Science degree with an emphasis in Radio/TV at Kansas State University.