Injury Report, Updated Odds (3/10): Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Memphis Grizzlies
The Oklahoma City Thunder hosts the Memphis Grizzlies as they search for their third straight victory. At 44-19, the Thunder hopes to continue to pile wins before they reach their 20th defeat of the season.
Having won two straight games, the Thunder is looking to continue building on what has been a successful backend of the regular season, having been solid since the All-Star break.
The Grizzlies are 22-42 on the season, as they haven't been a competitive basketball club this season. It's hard to imagine they come into this game and give the Thunder an incredibly tough battle, especially with the game being in Loud City.
Injury Report
Thunder:
No injuries to report.
Grizzlies:
GG Jackson, Questionable (Knee)
Luke Kennard, Questionable (Knee)
Jordan Godwin, Doubtful (Achilles)
John Konchar, Doubtful (Ankle)
Desmond Bane, OUT (Ankle)
Brandon Clarke, OUT (Achilles)
Ja Morant, OUT (Shoulder)
Scotty Pippen Jr., OUT (Lumbar)
Derrick Rose, OUT (Groin)
Marcus Smart, OUT (Finger)
Yuta Watanabe, OUT (Wrist)
Vince Williams Jr., Questionable (Patellar)
Ziaire Williams, OUT (Back)
The two injury reports are quite lopsided. The Grizzlies are likely to be without 14 players, though three are listed as just questionable. On the other hand, the Thunder has a clean injury report as they host the Grizzlies fully healthy and ready to go. This game could pose a good opportunity for the Thunder to expand their rotation.
Updated Odds
As the Thunder plays on their home floor again, they're a 15.5-point favorite. Surprisingly enough, the Thunder opened as a 1.5-point favorite. Of course, the Grizzlies depleted depth makes the Thunder a heavy favorite, but the 22-42 Grizzlies would struggle to compete with a fully healthy Thunder team.
With the matchup, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has the chance to make Thunder history if he can surpass the 30-point mark. He and the Thunder can continue putting together a late-season stretch.
With a 25-6 record in the Paycom Center and being a huge favorite, the Thunder is very likely to take a victory in this one.
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