Thunder vs Grizzlies
Mon, Dec 22
Final
Thunder
Thunder
(25 - 3)
119
-
103
Grizzlies
Grizzlies
(13 - 15)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunder | 31 | 36 | 17 | 35 | 119 |
| Grizzlies | 28 | 26 | 19 | 30 | 103 |
Venue: Paycom Center
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
OKC | #2 | G
31
10
8
Cedric Coward
MEM | #23 | G
16
8
6
Smart Game Analysis
Oklahoma City Thunder has a 88% chance of winning the game
The undefeated home record of the Thunder combined with the Grizzlies' catastrophic injury report points to a decisive Oklahoma City victory.
Key Analysis
- • Memphis is missing its entire point guard rotation with Ja Morant, Scotty Pippen Jr., and Ty Jerome all ruled out.
- • Oklahoma City has been unstoppable at the Paycom Center with a perfect 13-0 home record this season.
- • The Thunder have dominated this matchup historically by winning 14 consecutive games against the Grizzlies.
- • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 32.5 points per game and faces a depleted Memphis backcourt defense.
- • Oklahoma City boasts the league's best defense, allowing opponents only 106.4 points per contest.
- • Memphis must rely on Jaren Jackson Jr. to carry the offense in the absence of their primary playmakers.
