Looking ahead

MEMPHIS AT OKLAHOMA CITY

Wednesday, 6: 30 p. m. PST. TV: ESPN.

These two Western Conference rivals have faced each other in the playoffs three times in the last five seasons. After missing the playoffs last season, the Thunder has revived with the healthy return of Kevin Durant, who, along with Russell Westbrook, carries the offense. Memphis is off to a slow start, but the Grizzlies’ core threesome of Marc Gasol, Mike Conley and Zach Randolph has weathered many tough battles against the Thunder. The teams have split their first two games this season.