Key Takeaways:
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander registered his 100th consecutive 20-point game, scoring 31 last night
- The Thunder overturned recent setbacks, defeating the Grizzlies 119-103
- Both sides were without key starters, while Memphis committed 23 turnovers leading to 31 Thunder points
Match Overview
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander starred with a 31-point performance as the Oklahoma City Thunder recovered from two defeats in three games to claim a 119-103 home victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night. The contest featured both teams missing vital contributors in their line-ups.
Player Highlights and Milestones
Gilgeous-Alexander was precise, converting 11 of 20 field goal attempts. He added eight assists and four steals, marking his 100th straight game scoring at least 20 points – the second-longest streak in NBA history. Jalen Williams contributed 24 points, while Ajay Mitchell produced 16 from the bench before leaving midway through the fourth quarter. The Thunder were without Chet Holmgren (illness) and Isaiah Hartenstein (calf soreness).
Squad stepped up 🤝 pic.twitter.com/Ypc4t52dTT
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) December 23, 2025
For Memphis, Cedric Coward and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope each tallied 15 points. The Grizzlies, missing Ja Morant (ankle) and Zach Edey (ankle), struggled with ball security, registering 23 turnovers that led to 31 points for Oklahoma City.
Statistical Breakdown
Perimeter shooting was a major theme, with the teams attempting a combined 80 three-pointers. The Grizzlies went 18 for 41 (44%), while Oklahoma City knocked down 15 of 39 (38%).
Game Progression
Oklahoma City established a 67-54 halftime advantage. A surge saw the Thunder build a 17-point margin, capitalising on three turnovers by Caldwell-Pope that set up scoring bursts from Williams, Lu Dort, and Gilgeous-Alexander.
Memphis narrowed the deficit to 78-71 after Caldwell-Pope’s corner three late in the third. Williams responded by scoring twice in succession and delivering a dunk over Christian Koloko, pushing the lead back to 84-71.
Early in the final period, Mitchell’s three-pointer extended the Thunder’s cushion to 93-75. However, the Grizzlies responded with resilience, closing the gap to 101-97 following another Caldwell-Pope three. Gilgeous-Alexander replied immediately with a three-pointer and set up Branden Carlson for another long-range effort, restoring a double-digit advantage at 107-97. Gilgeous-Alexander sealed the outcome with consecutive baskets, stretching the margin to 113-99 as the Thunder closed out the win.
Upcoming Fixtures
- Grizzlies: Travel to face the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night
- Thunder: Set to visit the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night
