The Oklahoma City Thunder collected a 116-97 win over the depleted Memphis Grizzlies on Monday.
The Thunder made easy work against the short-handed Grizzlies, leading by as many as 31 points. OKC was led by its duo of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren.
Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points in three quarters while Holmgren had 17 points, seven blocks and six rebounds before sitting out the final frame as well.
Meanwhile, it was a rough night for the Grizzlies. They shot 35% from the field. Jaren Jackson Jr. was limited to 11 points and five rebounds.
Let’s look at some of the best photos from the Thunder’s 19-point win over the Grizzlies.
Dec 18, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) is fouled by Memphis Grizzlies forward Santi Aldama (7) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) smiles after a play against the Memphis Grizzlies during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) blocks a shot by Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) runs down the court during the second quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault yells to his team during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Ousmane Dieng (13) moves past Memphis Grizzlies forward Jake LaRavia (3) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins talks with forward GG Jackson (45) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault watches his team play against the Memphis Grizzlies during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Olivier Sarr (30) moves past Memphis Grizzlies forward Ziaire Williams (8) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Ziaire Williams (8) shoots against Oklahoma City Thunder center Olivier Sarr (30) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) smiles after a play against the Memphis Grizzlies during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Vince Williams Jr. (5) shoots as Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) defends during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (22) drives to the basket between Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) and forward Chet Holmgren (7) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) walks down the court during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) dunks against the Memphis Grizzlies during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault gestures to his team during the second quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots a three point basket as Memphis Grizzlies guard Vince Williams Jr. (5) defends during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots against the Memphis Grizzlies during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; A close up view of Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) shoes during the second quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) shoots against the Memphis Grizzlies during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) dunks in front of Memphis Grizzlies forward Ziaire Williams (8) and forward Santi Aldama (7) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) shoots a three point basket against the Memphis Grizzlies during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) passes the ball around Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) drives against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder Girls perform during a time out against the Memphis Grizzlies during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) dunks against Memphis Grizzlies forward Santi Aldama (7) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) blocks a shot by Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) shoots against the Memphis Grizzlies during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) shoots as Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) defends during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) shoots over Memphis Grizzlies forward Xavier Tillman (2) and forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) moves past Memphis Grizzlies forward Xavier Tillman (2) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) warms up before the start of a game against the Memphis Grizzlies at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) and guard Tre Mann (23) before the start of a game against the Memphis Grizzlies at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
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