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PHOTOS: Best images from the Thunder’s 121-110 loss to the Grizzlies

The Oklahoma City Thunder concluded their four-game road trip with a lackadaisical performance against the Memphis Grizzlies in a 121-110 loss.

In a game that was hyped up for its star guard matchup of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Ja Morant, the massive free-throw differential was the story of the game.

The Grizzlies went 29-of-40 (72.5 percent) while the Thunder 9-of-11 (81.8 percent) from the charity stripe. That essentially decided the game and helped the Grizzlies defeat the Thunder.

Gilgeous-Alexander scored a season-low 15 points while Morant exited the game in the fourth quarter due to an ankle injury.

Let’s take a look at some of the best photos from the Thunder’s loss to the Grizzlies.

Nov 18, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots as Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) defends during the second quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 18, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) passes as Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) defends during the first quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 18, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) shoots for three during the first quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE – NOVEMBER 18: Aleksej Pokusevski #17 of the Oklahoma City Thunder grabs his ankle during the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum on November 18, 2022 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)

Nov 18, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) shoots as Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (50) defends during the second half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE – NOVEMBER 18: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder handles the ball during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum on November 18, 2022 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)

Nov 18, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) shoots as Memphis Grizzlies guard John Konchar (46) defends during the second half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 18, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks (24) shoots during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 18, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) is checked by a staff member after limping off the court during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 18, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Steven Adams (4) shoots as Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (50) defends during the second half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 18, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Steven Adams (4) and Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (50) battle for a rebound during the second half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 18, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) blocks a shot by Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (50) during the second half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 18, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) and forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) wait for play to resume during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 18, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) shoots as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) defends during the second half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 18, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Tyus Jones (21) shoots as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) defends during the second half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 18, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins (right) watches during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 18, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) dribbles as Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams (34) defends during the second half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 18, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Steven Adams (4) defends Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) during the second half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 18, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks (24) drives to the basket as Oklahoma City Thunder center Mike Muscala (33) defends during the second half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 18, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder center Mike Muscala (33) during the second half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 18, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks (24) reacts after a basket during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 18, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots as Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) defends during the second quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 18, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) shoots during the second quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 18, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) drives to the basket as Oklahoma City Thunder forward Luguentz Dort (5) defends during the second quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 18, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) reacts after a foul call during the second quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 18, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) reacts during the second quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 18, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) grabs a rebound during the second quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 18, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Lindy Waters III (12) passes as Memphis Grizzlies forward Jake LaRavia (3) defends during the second quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 18, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams (34) drives to the basket as Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) defends during the second quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 18, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault reacts after a foul call during the second quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 18, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives to the basket as Memphis Grizzlies forward Santi Aldama (7) defends during the first quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 18, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Luguentz Dort (5) drives to the basket as Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) and guard John Konchar (46) defends during the first quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 18, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Luguentz Dort (5) shoots as Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) and guard John Konchar (46) defends during the first quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 18, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots as Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) defends during the first quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 18, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots as Memphis Grizzlies center Steven Adams (4) defends during the first quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 18, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) drives to the basket as Memphis Grizzlies guard John Konchar (46) defends during the first quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 18, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Darius Bazley (55) shoes prior to the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 18, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Darius Bazley (55) shoots during warm ups prior to the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 18, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) shoes prior to the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 18, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) shoots during warm ups prior to the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 18, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) holds his daughter, Kaari Jaidyn Morant, in his lap while taking with Memphis Grizzlies assistant coach Blake Ahearn prior to the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 18, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams (34) shoots during warm ups prior to a game against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 18, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Mike Muscala (33) shoots during warm ups prior to a game against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE – NOVEMBER 18: Memphis Grizzlies dancer performs during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at FedExForum on November 18, 2022 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE – NOVEMBER 18: Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies walks off the court during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at FedExForum on November 18, 2022 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE – NOVEMBER 18: David Roddy #27 of the Memphis Grizzlies handles the ball against Lindy Waters III #12 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at FedExForum on November 18, 2022 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE – NOVEMBER 18: Jaren Jackson Jr. #13 and Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at FedExForum on November 18, 2022 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE – NOVEMBER 18: Jaren Jackson Jr. #13 of the Memphis Grizzlies goes to the basket against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at FedExForum on November 18, 2022 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE – NOVEMBER 18: Santi Aldama #7 of the Memphis Grizzlies shoots against Aaron Wiggins #21 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at FedExForum on November 18, 2022 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE – NOVEMBER 18: Tyus Jones #21 of the Memphis Grizzlies goes to the basket against Lindy Waters III #12 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at FedExForum on November 18, 2022 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE – NOVEMBER 18: Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies goes to the basket during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at FedExForum on November 18, 2022 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE – NOVEMBER 18: Tyus Jones #21 of the Memphis Grizzlies reacts during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at FedExForum on November 18, 2022 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE – NOVEMBER 18: Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies looks on after injuring his left leg during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at FedExForum on November 18, 2022 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE – NOVEMBER 18: Jaren Jackson Jr. #13 of the Memphis Grizzlies reacts during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at FedExForum on November 18, 2022 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE – NOVEMBER 18: Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies goes to the basket during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at FedExForum on November 18, 2022 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE – NOVEMBER 18: Dillon Brooks #24 of the Memphis Grizzlies goes to the basket during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at FedExForum on November 18, 2022 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE – NOVEMBER 18: Josh Giddey #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder brings the ball up court during the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum on November 18, 2022 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE – NOVEMBER 18: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder handles the ball against Dillon Brooks #24 of the Memphis Grizzlies during the first half at FedExForum on November 18, 2022 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE – NOVEMBER 18: Josh Giddey #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder handles the ball against John Konchar #46 of the Memphis Grizzlies during the first half at FedExForum on November 18, 2022 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE – NOVEMBER 18: Luguentz Dort #5 of the Oklahoma City Thunder goes to the basket against the Memphis Grizzlies during the first half at FedExForum on November 18, 2022 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE – NOVEMBER 18: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder brings the ball up court during the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum on November 18, 2022 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE – NOVEMBER 18: Aleksej Pokusevski #17 of the Oklahoma City Thunder dunks the ball during the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum on November 18, 2022 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE – NOVEMBER 18: Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies warms up before the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at FedExForum on November 18, 2022 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE – NOVEMBER 18: Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies warms up before the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at FedExForum on November 18, 2022 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE – NOVEMBER 18: The shoes of Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies before the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at FedExForum on November 18, 2022 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)
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