When they face the Oklahoma City Thunder (39-42) on Sunday afternoon, the Memphis Grizzlies (51-30) will attempt to win their second straight game.
The Grizzlies recently defeated Milwaukee 137-114 while the Thunder recently defeated Utah by a score of 114-98. Memphis is 7-3 against Oklahoma City in its last 10 games.
Injury Reports Grizzlies vs. Thunder game
The Grizzlies beat the Bucks in their most recent game to avenge their loss to New Orleans. They will try to maintain their momentum by defeating the Thunder, which would be their second win in a row and fourth in their last six games.
Memphis scores 117.1 points per game. They scored 137 points in their last game, making 57% of their field goals and 47% of their three-point attempts.
Ja Morant (right hand soreness) is doubtful to play against the Thunder on Sunday.
Tyus Jones (foot), Dillon Brooks (groin), Desmond Bane (knee), Jarryd Jackson (elbow), and Santi Aldama (elbow) are also questionable for the game.
So, if the Grizzlies are shorthanded on Sunday, Jacob Gilyard, Luke Kennard, John Konchar, and David Roddy could all see significant playing time.
Morant has averaged 22.6 points, 7.6 assists, 5.6 rebounds, and 1.0 steals in 5 appearances since rejoining the starting lineup.
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The Thunder ended a three-game losing streak by defeating the Jazz in their most recent game. They’ll try to keep the momentum going by defeating the Grizzlies for their second win in a row.
Oklahoma City scores 117.5 points per game. In their most recent game, they scored 114 points while hitting 40.2 percent of their field goals and 33.3 percent of their three-point attempts.
The Thunder were led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who had 22 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists. Aaron Wiggins added 15 points, four rebounds, and three assists to Josh Giddey’s 17 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Rest), Luguentz Dort (Rest), Josh Giddey (Rest), and Jalen Williams (Rest) will not play in this game. Aleksej Pokusevski (Knee) has been designated as questionable.
Gilgeous-Alexander will sit out Sunday’s regular-season finale to rest, joining a few other rotation players on the bench.
With the Thunder already guaranteed the 10th seed, Gilgeous-Alexander will have a few extra days off before facing the Western Conference’s No. 9 seed on Wednesday.
Tre Mann, Aaron Wiggins, Lindy Waters, and Jaggins could all see increased playing time on Sunday.
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Injury Update for Thunder:
| PLAYER | INJURY | STATUS |
| Aleksej Pokusevski | Knee | Game Time Decision |
| Jalen Williams | Rest | — |
| Jaylin Williams | Rest | — |
| Josh Giddey | Rest | — |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | Rest | — |
| Luguentz Dort | Rest | — |
| Kenrich Williams | Wrist | Out for the season |
| Chet Holmgren | Foot | Out for the season |
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Injury Update for Grizzlies:
| PLAYER | INJURY | STATUS |
| Ja Morant | Hand | — |
| Dillon Brooks | Groin | — |
| Desmond Bane | Knee | — |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | Elbow | — |
| Jake LaRavia | Calf | Game Time Decision |
| Steven Adams | Knee | Expected to be out until at least Apr 15 |
| Tyus Jones | Foot | — |
| Santi Aldama | Elbow | Game Time Decision |
| Ziaire Williams | Foot | Game Time Decision |
| Brandon Clarke | Achilles | Out for the season |
