The OKC Thunder dominated the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday before coasting to a 130-106 win. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who set the tone for Oklahoma with 23 points in the first two quarters, ended the game with 35. Jalen Williams added 14 points, 10 rebounds, eight assists and two steals.
Without Ja Morant, Desmond Bane carried the Grizzlies. He finished the game with 22 points, nine rebounds and four assists. John Konchar, taking over the inactive Zach Edey, contributed four points, 15 rebounds, three steals and two blocks.
Oklahoma improved its record to 26-5, while Memphis dropped to 22-11.
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Memphis Grizzlies vs OKC Thunder player stats and box score
Memphis Grizzlies player stats and box score
OKC Thunder player stats and box score
Memphis Grizzlies vs OKC Thunder Game Summary
The Memphis Grizzlies, in the thick of a five-game road trip, took on the OKC Thunder on Sunday. Desmond Bane scattered 12 points in the first quarter with two assists. Without Ja Morant, the visitors got an early lift from Jaren Jackson Jr. and Jay Huff. The Grizzlies trailed 34-31 after the opening period.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was just as impactful as Bane. SGA had 11 points and four assists in the opening 12 minutes. The Thunder also got a boost from the bench led by rookie Ajay Mitchell.
The Thunder put on a clinic on defense in the second quarter, limiting the Grizzlies to 19 points. Oklahoma matched its effort on offense with a 42-point eruption behind SGA, who had 23 first-half points. Jalen Williams had 10 points, seven rebounds and six assists to help the Thunder lead 76-50 at halftime.
The Grizzlies played better in the third quarter, but the Thunder still won the period 26-24. Oklahoma held a commanding 102-74 lead heading into the last 12 minutes of the game.
Luke Kennard and Jay Huff desperately tried to rally the Grizzlies in the fourth quarter but didn't have enough to turn the game around. Oklahoma's bench closed out the quarter for a 130-106 win.
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