Holmgren loved the physicality that the referees allowed the Thunder to play against the Grizzlies. It's right up their alley as the NBA's best defense in years is built around causing turnovers and wrecking passing lanes for quickly transition buckets.

Chet Holmgren gives an honest comparison of playoff physicality after the Oklahoma City Thunder swept the Memphis Grizzlies.

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.