The Oklahoma City Thunder avoided the upset with a close 118-112 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday. It completed a three-game season series sweep for OKC.
The Thunder built a 14-point lead late in the second half after fighting it out with the Grizzlies for most of the contest. A 34-point fourth quarter helped OKC collect the road win.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had a quiet 20 points and seven rebounds. Jalen Williams scored 11 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter to close it out. Chet Holmgren recorded a 22-point and 11-rebound double-double.
Meanwhile, the Grizzlies were led by Desmond Bane, who scored 22 points in his two-plus month return from an ankle sprain. Jaren Jackson Jr. had 19 points, seven assists and six rebounds.
Let’s look at some of the best photos from the Thunder’s six-point win over the Grizzlies.
Mar 16, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) dribbles as Memphis Grizzlies forward GG Jackson (45) and Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (22) defend during the second half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 16, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dribbles around a screen set by forward Chet Holmgren (7) on Memphis Grizzlies guard John Konchar (46) during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 16, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) drives to the basket as Memphis Grizzlies forward GG Jackson (45) defends during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 16, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) drives to the basket as Memphis Grizzlies forward-center Santi Aldama (7) defends during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 16, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Wenyen Gabriel (32) shoots as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) defends during the second half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 16, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward-center Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) dribbles as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) defends during the second half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 16, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Luke Kennard (10) shoots for three as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) defends during the second half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 16, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault reacts during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 16, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault reacts during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 16, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (22) drives to the basket as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) defends during the second half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 16, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (22) drives to the basket during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 16, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (22) drives to the basket as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) defends during the second half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 16, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Jake LaRavia (3) drives to the basket during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 16, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) handles the ball as Memphis Grizzlies forward-center Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) defends during the second half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 16, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) reacts after a three-point basket during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 16, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) reacts after a three-point basket during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 16, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Jake LaRavia (3) drives to the basket as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) defends during the second half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 16, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) reacts during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 16, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Gordon Hayward (33) handles the ball as Memphis Grizzlies forward Jake LaRavia (3) defends during the second half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 16, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward-center Santi Aldama (7) drives to the basket as Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) defends during the second half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 16, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward-center Santi Aldama (7) passes the ball as Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) defends during the second half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 16, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (22) shoots as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) defends during the second half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 16, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) and Memphis Grizzlies forward-center Santi Aldama (7) battle for a rebound during the second half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 16, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dribbles as Memphis Grizzlies forward GG Jackson (45) defends during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 16, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (22) talks with head coach Taylor Jenkins (left) during the first half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 16, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots between Memphis Grizzlies forward GG Jackson (45) and guard Luke Kennard (10) during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 16, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots as Memphis Grizzlies forward Wenyen Gabriel (32) defends during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 16, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Trey Jemison (middle) and guard Ja Morant (right) react form the bench after a three-point basket by guard Luke Kennard (10) during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 16, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) handles the ball as Memphis Grizzlies guard John Konchar (46) defends during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 16, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) and Memphis Grizzlies guard John Konchar (46) battle for a rebound during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 16, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) drives to the basket as Memphis Grizzlies guard Dejon Jarreau (77) defends during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 16, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) drives to the basket during the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 16, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) shoots as Memphis Grizzlies forward GG Jackson (45) defends during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 16, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives to the basket as Memphis Grizzlies forward GG Jackson (45) defends during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 16, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots as Memphis Grizzlies forward-center Santi Aldama (7) defends during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 16, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) dunks during the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 16, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) drives to the basket as Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (22) defends during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 16, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) shoots a three-point shot during the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 16, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) defends as Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (22) shoots during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 16, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward-center Jaren Jackson Jr. (13), Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) and guard Josh Giddey (3) battle for a rebound during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 16, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) passes the ball
as Memphis Grizzlies forward-center Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) defends during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 16, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) looks to pass the ball as Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (22) and forward GG Jackson (45) defend during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 16, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots a three-point basket during the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
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