Ajay Mitchell Scores a Career-High 35 Points as Thunder Rout Grizzlies 128-97
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has scored 85 points in two games as Oklahoma City looks to extend a two-game winning streak despite injuries.
- On Friday, the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 128-97 in an Emirates NBA Cup game. Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell scored a career-high 35 points, while MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 28 and Jared McCain contributed 21.
- Both teams entered with 6-2 records, yet the Thunder played without injured starters Jaylen Williams, Cason Wallace, and Chet Holmgren. Thunder coach Mark Daigneault said, 'We're not looking for sympathy,' emphasizing his team must compete regardless of availability.
- The Thunder shot 55.4% overall and dominated the paint with 62 points, converting 16-of-35 from 3-point range. They secured their 13th consecutive regular-season victory over Memphis.
- Memphis finished shooting 22% from 3-point range and struggled with turnovers throughout the game. Grizzlies coach Tuomas Iisalo said, 'We've got to be better,' citing the team's ongoing learning process.
- The Thunder host Washington on Saturday, while the Grizzlies travel to face Toronto on Monday. The NBA Cup features 20 teams competing for the top prize.
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Ajay Mitchell scores a career-high 35 points as Thunder rout Grizzlies 128-97
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Ajay Mitchell scored a career-high 35 points, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 28 and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Memphis Grizzlies 128-97 on Friday night in an NBA Cup group stage game.
NBA: Ajay Mitchell's career night helps Thunder plow Grizzlies
Ajay Mitchell scored a career-high 35 points, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander contributed 28 and Jared McCain added a season-high 21 to lead the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder to a 128-97 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies Friday night in an NBA Cup group-stage game.
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