Injury Report: Memphis Grizzlies vs Oklahoma City Thunder Game 1

The Memphis Grizzlies will be shorthanded against the Oklahoma City Thunder

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) handles the ball as Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) defends during the first quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images | Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

The Memphis Grizzlies have battled their way to the eighth spot in the Western Conference and will take on the number one seed, the Oklahoma City Thunder, on Sunday.

Memphis secured its seed by taking care of business against the Dallas Mavericks, in a game that Memphis was able to lead in from start to finish. Ending in a double-digit 120-106 victory behind big games from Jaren Jackson Jr., who totaled 24 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, and 1 block, and Ja Morant with 22 points, 7 rebounds, and 9 assists.

The Grizzlies are now taking on the Thunder, who have had the better of them since the 2022-2023 season, winning the last nine times the two teams have met.

The Grizzlies are coming into the game with three players listed on the injury report: Brandon Clarke, GG Jackson, and Jaylen Wells.

Ja Morant is AVAILABLE.

JA MORANT MY GOODNESS 😱🤯 pic.twitter.com/HFalGZPeMo

— NBA (@NBA) April 19, 2025

Brandon Clarke is out with a right knee PCL sprain, GG Jackson is out due to personal reasons, and Jaylen Wells is out with a fractured right wrist, facial lacerations, and concussion protocol.

The Thunder are coming into the game with two players listed on their injury report: Ousmane Dieng and Nikola Topic.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is AVAILABLE.

The 2024-25 NBA Scoring Champion... Shai Gilgeous-Alexander!

⛈️ 1st Canadian born player to win scoring title
⛈️ Most PPG in Thunder history
⛈️ 5th scoring champ this century to shoot 50+% from the field pic.twitter.com/KdKU3BlI5z

— NBA (@NBA) April 14, 2025

Ousmane Dieng is out with a left calf strain and Nikola Topic is out due to left knee surgery.

The Memphis Grizzlies and Oklahoma City Thunder will face off in game one of their series at 1:00 p.m. EST.

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