Overview
- Jalen Williams posted 26 points and 10 assists, Kenrich Williams scored 21 with the go-ahead three at 1:07, and Alex Caruso blocked a late Cedric Coward jumper to seal it.
- Oklahoma City sat Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, Isaiah Hartenstein, Cason Wallace and Jaylin Williams, yet improved to a league-best 32-7.
- The Thunder have won 16 straight against Memphis, including last season’s first-round sweep.
- Ja Morant missed his fourth consecutive game with a right calf contusion and has been out for roughly 20 games this season, as reports suggest the team would listen to offers ahead of the deadline.
- Oklahoma City climbed back from down 21 in the second half and shot 61% in the third quarter to fuel the comeback, handing Memphis its sixth loss in seven games.