Thunder vs Grizzlies Injury Report – Saturday, March 16, 2024
The Thunder emerged with a victory by a final score of 118-112 in this tilt. When examining distributing the ball, they compiled 25 dimes. Memphis was substandard if you take a look at shooting the ball, as they averaged 51.4% on shots from 2-point range.
Thunder vs Grizzlies Stats Comparison for the Game
| Oklahoma City Thunder | Boxscore Comparison | Memphis Grizzlies |
|---|---|---|
| 45 | Field Goals Made | 37 |
| 87 | Field Goals Attempted | 81 |
| 51.7% | Field Goal Percentage | 45.7% |
| 33 | 2-Point Field Goals Made | 19 |
| 52 | 2-Point Field Goals Attempted | 37 |
| 63.5% | 2-Point Field Goal Percentage | 51.4% |
| 12 | 3-Pointers Made | 18 |
| 35 | 3-Point Attempts | 44 |
| 34.3% | 3-Point Percentage | 40.9% |
| 16 | Free Throws Made | 20 |
| 21 | Free Throws Attempted | 26 |
| 76.2% | Free Throw Percentage | 76.9% |
| 7 | Steals | 7 |
| 8 | Blocked Shots | 4 |
Oklahoma City Thunder Player Boxscore
| Player | PTS | AST | REB | FG | FGA | FG% | 3P | 3PA | 3P% | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Williams | 23 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 0.529 | 1 | 3 | 0.333 | -3 |
| Chet Holmgren | 22 | 2 | 11 | 8 | 13 | 0.615 | 2 | 4 | 0.5 | -7 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 20 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 16 | 0.5 | 1 | 4 | 0.25 | 7 |
| Josh Giddey | 13 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 0.5 | 1 | 6 | 0.167 | -3 |
| Luguentz Dort | 12 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 0.5 | 2 | 5 | 0.4 | 4 |
| Isaiah Joe | 10 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 0.5 | 2 | 5 | 0.4 | 1 |
| Gordon Hayward | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.667 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| Kenrich Williams | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 0.5 | 2 | 4 | 0.5 | 18 |
| Cason Wallace | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0.4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Aaron Wiggins | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Memphis Grizzlies Player Boxscore
| Player | PTS | AST | REB | FG | FGA | FG% | 3P | 3PA | 3P% | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desmond Bane | 22 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 0.412 | 4 | 9 | 0.444 | 11 |
| GG Jackson II | 19 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 14 | 0.357 | 2 | 8 | 0.25 | -11 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | 19 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 0.636 | 3 | 4 | 0.75 | 0 |
| Santi Aldama | 16 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 0.5 | 3 | 7 | 0.429 | -4 |
| Jake LaRavia | 14 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 0.444 | 2 | 5 | 0.4 | 4 |
| Luke Kennard | 9 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 0.429 | 3 | 7 | 0.429 | -6 |
| John Konchar | 9 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0.6 | 1 | 2 | 0.5 | -12 |
| Wenyen Gabriel | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 0.25 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -12 |
| DeJon Jarreau | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Thunder Game Highlights
- The Oklahoma City Thunder earned 118 pts and accrued 45 rebounds.
- They tallied 35 three point shot attempts and recorded 12 three-point shots.
- They tallied 21 shot attempts from the charity stripe and collected 16 shots from the foul line.
- They accumulated 11 turnovers and 12 shots from 3-point land.
- The Oklahoma City Thunder collected 8 offensive rebounds and 45 rebounds.
- Oklahoma City made 51.7% for field goal% (45 of 87) and 18.4% for their free throw to field goal attempt rate.
- Oklahoma City was decent when analyzing shooting the ball, averaging 34.3% on shots from beyond the arc.
Grizzlies Game Highlights
- If you’re looking at pulling down boards, the Memphis Grizzlies totaled 36 rebounds.
- Memphis shot 56.8% for their eFG rate and 45.7% on the court (37 of 81).
- Memphis shot 40.9% on shots from 3-point land (18 of 44) and 76.9% from the charity stripe.
- They recorded 20 shots from the foul line and 44 shots from distance.
- They amassed 34 ASTs and 112 points.
- The Grizzlies totaled 37 field goals and 34 assists.
- The Grizzlies tallied 7 boards on the offensive end and collected 4 blocks.
- They tallied 36 rebounds and notched 7 steals.
Thunder Injuries for this Game
No key injuries to report
Grizzlies Injuries for this Game
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke is on the injury list as a game time decision because he’s dealing with an injury to his achilles. He is expected to be out until Monday, March 18, 2024. By burying 50 of 175 shots from behind the 3PT line, he has recorded a 3pt percentage of 28.6%.
Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen is on the injury list as a game time decision while he waits for his lower leg to get better. He is slated to come back on Monday, March 18, 2024.
Memphis Grizzlies forward Lamar Stevens is on the injury list as a game time decision with an injured thigh. He is expected to be out until Monday, March 18, 2024. He has compiled 88 steals, in addition to 66 blocks and 118 assists.
Memphis Grizzlies forward Yuta Watanabe is on the injury list as a game time decision while he waits for his wrist to get better. He is hopeful to come back on Monday, March 18, 2024. Watanabe has scored 895 points so far in his pro basketball career, is averaging 4.2 PPG and got the starting nod in 9 matchups.
Memphis Grizzlies forward Vince Williams is on the injury list as a game time decision because he suffered a knee injury. He will stay sidelined until Monday, March 18, 2024.
Memphis Grizzlies guard Marcus Smart is listed as out because he’s dealing with a finger injury. He will be out until Wednesday, March 27, 2024. Having grabbed 1,624 defensive rebounds and 487 offensive, Smart is sitting with 2,111 total boards so far in his NBA career.
Memphis Grizzlies guard Derrick Rose is listed as out because he suffered an injury to his groin. This will keep him out until Wednesday, April 3, 2024. By making 4,921 shots out of 10,798 attempts, Rose is sitting with a 45.6% field goal percentage.
Memphis Grizzlies forward Ziaire Williams is listed as out after sustaining a hip injury. He will be out until Wednesday, April 3, 2024. Stepping onto the court with a shooting rate of 42.6%, Williams has made 425 baskets out of 998 attempts.
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant is on the injury list as out for the season after suffering a shoulder injury. He is hopeful to come back on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. While he has earned an effective FG% of 50.9%, he has additionally recorded 402 infractions as well as 852 turnovers.