The Grizzlies lead the NBA in three-point % (40.1%), and the Thunder rank 19th in three-point % allowed (36.0%). A good spot for the offense against a middle-of-the-pack defense.
League average is 34.7%, so the Grizzlies are 5.4 points above it. Ty Jerome leads them with 27.4 points a game on 62.6% true shooting.
2 of the five players who log the most minutes are out or doubtful, including Jalen Williams (Left Ankle Surgery, out since Oct 25) and Chet Holmgren (Right Knee/ Injury Recovery, out since Oct 25).
Rotation players out or doubtful: Jaylin Williams (Low back Spasms, 18 min) and Cason Wallace (Left Shoulder Surgery, 16 min, out since Oct 25).
Ty Jerome (27.4, 6th) and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (30.1, 2nd) both rank top ten in the NBA in scoring.
Ty Jerome: 3.6 rebounds, 5.3 assists, 30.7 minutes, 62.6% true shooting. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 4.2 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 33.7 minutes, 55.8% true shooting.
The Grizzlies (6-2) are 4th in the West; the Thunder (6-2) are 5th in the West. Same conference, so the result moves both in the West race.
Away record: Grizzlies 4-0. Home record: Thunder 4-0. Streaks: Grizzlies L2, Thunder W2.
The Thunder rank 27th in the NBA in effective field goal % (50.0%), and the Grizzlies rank 6th in opponent eFG% (50.4%). An uphill night for the offense.
League average is 53.3%, so the Thunder are 3.3 points below it. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads them with 30.1 points a game on 55.8% true shooting.
Season before this game (MEM 8 games, OKC 8). Small text is the league rank; ✓ marks the better number. Hover a stat for what it means.
MEMOKCMemphis GrizzliesLast 5: average margin +10.4 (season +10.8). Streak L2.
Oklahoma City ThunderLast 5: average margin -4.2 (season +1.2). Streak W2.
Memphis Grizzlies| Player | PTS | REB | AST | TS% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty JeromeG | 27.4 | 3.6 | 5.3 | 62.6 |
| Cameron BoozerF | 16.5 | 9.8 | 5.4 | 52.9 |
| Cedric CowardG | 14.3 | 8.7 | 2.7 | 61.4 |
| Isaiah StewartF-C | 11.9 | 3.4 | 0.6 | 78.5 |
Oklahoma City Thunder| Player | PTS | REB | AST | TS% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-AlexanderG | 30.1 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 55.8 |
| Ajay MitchellG | 17.8 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 57.6 |
| Jalen WilliamsG-F | 13.7 | 4.7 | 3.3 | 47.2 |
| Chet HolmgrenC-F | 12.0 | 9.3 | 1.3 | 55.8 |
Memphis GrizzliesOklahoma City ThunderTeam numbers are computed from every box score this season; ratings use the standard possession estimate. Data from balldontlie; this isn't official NBA data.