nba Game Recap
Recap - Thunder Defeat Memphis 118-112
Oklahoma City earned a 118-112 victory over Memphis on Saturday, getting 23 points from Jalen Williams at FedExForum.
Oklahoma City did not, however, defeat the Grizzlies against the spread, which closed at -10.5 at most sportsbooks. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 220.5.
Oklahoma City got 22 points from Chet Holmgren and another 20 points from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Jalen Williams contributed 6 assists, while Chet Holmgren cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
Memphis got 22 points from Desmond Bane in a losing cause and another 19 points from Jaren Jackson Jr.. Luke Kennard contributed 9 assists for the Grizzlies, while Jaren Jackson Jr. had 6 rebounds.
Oklahoma City led at halftime, 56-54.
Oklahoma City won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 45-36.
Next game, Oklahoma City takes its act home to face Utah looking for another win. For Memphis, they head on the road to face Sacramento.