With the Grizzlies’ defense often fixed on a deep drop and gapping Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams have stepped up for the Thunder.

Josue Pavon is an Associate Editor and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat writer for ClutchPoints. Josue got his start as a credentialed media member writing about the Boston Celtics for WEEI.com. He grew into a local on-camera NBA reporter and podcast host for CLNS Media, where he is the co-host of the Cedric Maxwell podcast.

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