Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 factors, together with 9 within the last quarter, because the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 114-100 on Sunday to say their tenth win of the NBA season.
The defending champions improved to 10-1 general and 6-1 on the street, exhibiting resilience after trailing by 19 factors within the first half.
Memphis stayed inside attain with simply over 4 minutes remaining, however Gilgeous-Alexander’s back-to-back three-pointers and a three-point play sealed the victory for Oklahoma Metropolis.
Chet Holmgren and Ajay Mitchell added 21 factors every for the Thunder, whereas Isaiah Hartenstein posted 18 factors and 13 rebounds.
For the Grizzlies, Jaren Jackson Jr. led with 17 factors, Cedric Coward had 13 factors and 10 rebounds, and each Jaylen Wells and Santi Aldama scored 12 every. Star guard Ja Morant struggled, ending with solely 11 factors on 3-of-18 capturing.
After a gradual begin and poor first-half capturing, the Thunder turned the sport round with a dominant third quarter, outscoring Memphis 34-18. They went on to win the second half 63-38, exhibiting the shape that has made them one of many league’s strongest groups early within the season.
The victory marked Oklahoma Metropolis’s 14th straight win over Memphis, together with final season’s playoff sweep.
Up Subsequent:
- Thunder: Host the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday.
- Grizzlies: Start a four-game street journey on the New York Knicks on Tuesday.
