Hobbled Grizzlies Host Thunder
The Memphis Grizzlies play host to the Oklahoma City Thunder at FedEx Forum on Saturday evening.

The Grizzlies (23-44) have dropped three of their last four games and hope to get back on track for an opportunity to improve on their, 8-26, home record. Unfortunately, they continue to deal with a number of injuries, as Lamar Stevens (thigh), Vince Williams (knee), Jaren Jackson (quadriceps), Santi Aldama (elbow) and Desmond Bane (ankle) are listed as questionable for action, while Marcus Smart (finger), Ziaire Williams (hip) will remain sidelined. On the bright side, Scotty Pippen is coming off an impressive performance, with nine points, four rebounds, 10 assists, two steals and a block, in the last game. Luke Kennard has been providing solid play lately, averaging 14.6 points, 2.8 rebounds and 4.4 assists over his last five appearances. GG Jackson is also on a roll, finishing with 26 points in the last game and averaging 25.0 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.4 assists across the last three outings.

Meanwhile, the Thunder (46-20) have won four of their last five games and look to keep rolling with the hopes of adding to their, 19-13, road record. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continues to dominate the competition and has reached the 30-point mark in eight of the last 10 games, while averaging 31.1 points, 6.3 rebounds, 5.3 assists, 1.8 steals and 1.1 blocks over that span. Jalen Williams is the team's next-leading scorer, averaging 19.2 points, 4.0 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.1 steals, while Chet Holmgren averages 16.8 points, 7.8 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 2.5 blocks per game. The Thunder average 120.8 points per game, which is third most in the league, and they hold opponents to an average of 113.1 points per game.
Posted on: 3/15/2024 2:08 PM