Memphis Grizzlies (22-41, 13th in the Western Conference) against Oklahoma City Thunder (44-19, first in the Western Conference)
Oklahoma City; Sunday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Oklahoma City will try to keep its eight-game home winning streak going when the Thunder take on Memphis.
The Thunder are 27-15 in Western Conference games. Oklahoma City ranks last in the Western Conference with just 41.6 rebounds per game led by Chet Holmgren averaging 7.8.
The Grizzlies are 13-28 against Western Conference opponents. Memphis is allowing 112.5 points to its opponents and has been outscored by 6.3 points per game.
The Thunder’s 13.3 3-pointers per game this season are just 0.1 more shots on average than the 13.2 per game given up by the Grizzlies. The Grizzlies are shooting 43.8% from the field, 1.5% lower than the 45.3% the Thunder’s opponents have shot this season.
The teams are playing for the second time this season. The Thunder won the last meeting 116-97 on December 19. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points to help the Thunder secure the victory.
TOP PERFORMERS: Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 31.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, 6.5 assists and 2.1 steals for the Thunder. Jalen Williams is averaging 20.9 points over the last 10 games.
Jaren Jackson Jr. scores 22.6 points per game and averages 5.6 rebounds for the Grizzlies. Santi Aldama has averaged 1.7 3-pointers over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Thunder: 8-2, averaging 121.3 points, 43.4 rebounds, 24.5 assists, 9.1 steals and 7.4 blocks per game while shooting 50.4% since field. Their opponents average 110.9 points per game.
Grizzlies: 4-6, averaging 101.6 points, 43.2 rebounds, 23.3 assists, 8.0 steals and 6.9 blocks per game while shooting 43.5% from the field. Their opponents average 108.1 points.
INJURIES: Thunder: None listed.
Grizzlies: Desmond Bane: out (ankle), Brandon Clarke: out (achilles), Scotty Pippen Jr.: out (back), Ja Morant: out for the season (shoulder), Marcus Smart: out (finger), GG Jackson II : out (knee), Derrick Rose: out (back), Luke Kennard: out (knee), Ziaire Williams: out (hip), Yuta Watanabe: out (wrist).
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