Memphis Grizzlies at Oklahoma City Thunder
April 4,2023 at 3:30 PM
Thunder Defeat Grizzlies, 115-100
The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the visiting Memphis Grizzlies, 115-100, at Payom Center on Sunday.

While there were 12 ties and 11 lead changes through the opening 30 minutes, Oklahoma City rode a 38-24 third quarter to their blowout win. That allowed them to hold a double-digit lead for the entirety of the fourth quarter. Oklahoma City shot 50 percent from the field and 33 percent from three-point range while holding Memphis to 44 percent from the field and 19 percent from long range. The Thunder also out-rebounded the Grizzlies, 57-48, while out-assisting them, 30-25.

The Grizzlies (51-31) were led by Kenneth Lofton, collecting 42 points and 14 rebounds. Ziaire Williams amassed 24 points, four rebounds and nine assists. Vince Williams totaled 15 points, eight rebounds and two steals, while David Roddy registered 14 points, four rebounds and five assists. They only had six players take the floor.

The Thunder (40-42) were led by Jared Butler, finishing with 25 points, three rebounds and four assists. Tre Mann tallied 24 points, 12 rebounds, 12 assists and two steals. Olivier Sarr generated 22 points and 15 rebounds, while Ousmane Dieng had 22 points, eight rebounds and nine assists. They only had seven players record minutes.

Memphis has secured the two-seed in the west and will wait to see who they play. Oklahoma City will be in the play-in tournament and face the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday.
Posted on: 4/9/2023 3:36 PM
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