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Memphis Grizzlies vs Oklahoma City Thunder Recap - Thunder Win 128-122
Oklahoma City got 30 points from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander en route to a 128-122 victory over Memphis on Sunday at Chesapeake Energy Arena.
Bettors who backed the Thunder were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +9.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 223.5.
Aleksej Pokusevski had 23 points for Oklahoma City and Kenrich Williams chipped in with 17 points. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 5 assists for the Thunder, while Aleksej Pokusevski was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
The Grizzlies got a 22-point performance from Ja Morant, who was supported by 19 points from Dillon Brooks. Ja Morant had 7 assists in a losing cause for Memphis, while Jonas Valanciunas grabbed 14 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Memphis were victorious, as the score was 62-55 at the break.
Oklahoma City had a 46-32 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Oklahoma City heads into a battle against the Bulls. Memphis, meanwhile, will have their next action against Phoenix.