Oklahoma City Thunder defeat Memphis Grizzlies 128-97 in NBA Cup

The Oklahoma City Thunder secured a dominant 128-97 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies in an NBA Cup group stage game. Ajay Mitchell led the Thunder with a career-high 35 points, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander contributed 28 points and Jared McCain added 21.

Despite missing key players such as Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams, and Cason Wallace due to injuries, Oklahoma City maintained high offensive efficiency, shooting 55 percent from the field. The Thunder capitalized on 18 Memphis turnovers, converting them into 30 points.

The Grizzlies, who entered the game as the NBA’s most accurate three-point shooting team, struggled significantly from distance, finishing with only 22 percent from beyond the arc. Ty Jerome led Memphis with 21 points, while Zach Edey added 14. This loss marks the Grizzlies' third consecutive defeat after an initial 6-0 start to the season.