Oklahoma City Thunder vs Memphis Grizzlies

The Oklahoma City Thunder have won five in a row on the road. They just defeated the Houston Rockets 137–128 at home at Paycom Center. Jalen Williams scored 24 points and Cason Wallace scored 14, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 51 points.

The Memphis Grizzlies have already lost three straight games after their defeat last time. They were defeated 132-130 by the Atlanta Hawks at FedExForum. Desmond Bane had 35 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists in a commanding triple-double performance.

The Thunder defeated the Grizzlies 125–112 at FedExForum in their most recent meeting. The Thunder have defeated the Grizzlies seven times in a row. In the last ten head-to-head meetings, they have won seven of them.

On Monday, Memphis hosted the Atlanta Hawks at home, and for the third consecutive game, they fell in the closing seconds as Atlanta won 132-130 thanks to a layup at the buzzer. For Memphis, Desmond Bane had his first triple-double of the season with 35 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists. With 3.8 seconds left, he lost the ball to Dyson Daniels, who then passed it to Caris LeVert to seal the victory.

Santi Aldama and Ja Morant were already sidelined due to injuries, then the Grizzlies lost Jaren Jackson Jr. less than two minutes into the game when he attempted to block a Daniels shot and suffered a left ankle injury.

Oklahoma City secured their 50th win of the season on Monday night with a hard-fought 137-128 victory over the Houston Rockets. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered a stellar performance, scoring 51 points, while Jalen Williams contributed 24 points. Gilgeous-Alexander’s 50-point game marked his fourth such performance this season, all achieved within the last seven weeks. This also marked his ninth game with at least 40 points in the 2024-25 season, further solidifying his position as the NBA’s leading scorer.

Gilgeous-Alexander was instrumental in the win, dominating the game and dismantling the Rockets' defense. Notably, he tied his season-high for three-pointers made, a feat he last accomplished on December 10 against Dallas. His exceptional scoring ability has placed him among an elite group, as he is only the 12th player in NBA history to record four or more 50-point games in a single season.

Meanwhile, Jalen Williams continued his impressive form, scoring 20 or more points for the fifth consecutive game. He also hit multiple three-pointers for the 30th time this season, showcasing his efficiency from beyond the arc. However, the 23-year-old exited the game in the fourth quarter due to an apparent wrist injury. Although he returned to finish the game, the injury could be a point of concern as Oklahoma City prepares for their upcoming matchup against Memphis.

Oklahoma City secured their 50th win of the season on Monday night with a hard-fought 137-128 victory over the Houston Rockets. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered a stellar performance, scoring 51 points, while Jalen Williams contributed 24 points. Gilgeous-Alexander’s 50-point game marked his fourth such performance this season, all achieved within the last seven weeks. This also marked his ninth game with at least 40 points in the 2024-25 season, further solidifying his position as the NBA’s leading scorer.

Gilgeous-Alexander was instrumental in the win, dominating the game and dismantling the Rockets' defense. Notably, he tied his season-high for three-pointers made, a feat he last accomplished on December 10 against Dallas. His exceptional scoring ability has placed him among an elite group, as he is only the 12th player in NBA history to record four or more 50-point games in a single season.

Meanwhile, Jalen Williams continued his impressive form, scoring 20 or more points for the fifth consecutive game. He also hit multiple three-pointers for the 30th time this season, showcasing his efficiency from beyond the arc. However, the 23-year-old exited the game in the fourth quarter due to an apparent wrist injury. Although he returned to finish the game, the injury could be a point of concern as Oklahoma City prepares for their upcoming matchup against Memphis.

Oklahoma City boasts an impressive 36-17-1 record against the spread and a dominant 47-7 overall record when they hold opponents to fewer than 123.3 points.

The Thunder are the NBA’s fourth-highest-scoring team, averaging 119.6 points per game, while the Grizzlies rank 25th in the league in points allowed per game, giving up an average of 117.0 points.

Memphis holds the title of the NBA’s highest-scoring team, averaging 123.3 points per game, while Oklahoma City ranks second in the league defensively, allowing just 107.0 points per game.

This season, the Thunder have outscored their opponents by a total of 772 points, averaging 12.6 more points per game. Meanwhile, the Grizzlies have outscored their opponents by 384 points overall, averaging 6.3 more points per game.