nba Game Recap
Memphis Falls 117-115 to Thunder - Recap
The Thunder got a 38-point performance from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as Oklahoma City handed Memphis a 117-115 defeat on Saturday at FedExForum.
Oklahoma City did not, however, defeat the Grizzlies against the spread, which closed at -15.0 at most sportsbooks. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 224.0.
Jalen Williams had 23 points for Oklahoma City and Isaiah Joe chipped in with 11 points. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 6 assists for the Thunder, while Isaiah Hartenstein was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.
Memphis got 30 points from Scotty Pippen Jr. in a losing cause and another 23 points from Desmond Bane. Desmond Bane contributed 5 assists for the Grizzlies, while Scotty Pippen Jr. had 11 rebounds.
Oklahoma City led at halftime, 60-59.
The rebound battle favored Memphis as they grabbed 51 boards, while Oklahoma City only had 33