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Recap - Grizzlies Defeat Oklahoma City 110-97
The Grizzlies got 21 points from Jonas Valanciunas as Memphis ran past Oklahoma City 110-97 on Thursday at Chesapeake Energy Arena.
Bettors who backed the Grizzlies were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +5.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 224.0.
Jaren Jackson Jr. had 20 points for Memphis and Tyus Jones chipped in with 15 points. Kyle Anderson had 7 assists for the Grizzlies, while Jae Crowder was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
Oklahoma City got 23 points from Chris Paul in a losing cause and another 21 points from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Chris Paul contributed 11 assists for the Thunder, while Chris Paul had 6 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Memphis were victorious, as the score was 49-47 at the break.
Memphis won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 50-34.
Memphis looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Nuggets. The Thunder will aim to get back on the winning track at Charlotte.