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OKC Thunder vs Memphis Grizzlies [2/8]: Injury Report, Chet Holmgren OUT

The Oklahoma City Thunder are taking on the Memphis Grizzlies in a battle of the top two seeds out West, but an injury report which zaps the fun out of the meeting.
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Mar 16, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) shoots as Memphis Grizzlies forward GG Jackson (45) defends during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
Mar 16, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) shoots as Memphis Grizzlies forward GG Jackson (45) defends during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images | Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

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The Oklahoma City Thunder are taking on the Memphis Grizzlies in the Fexex Forum on Saturday. A contest between the No. 1 and No. 2 seeds in the Western Conference, each side riding a four game winning streak, has lost its luster with the injury report.

When these two squads faced off in the Paycom Center, the Thunder practically played the Memphis Hustle instead of the Grizzlies. Tonight, the Thunder are resting Chet Holmgren on the second leg of a back to back, Cason Wallace and Ousmane Dieng remain out with injuries and Lu Dort is questionable with back spasms which popped up before Friday's clash with Toronto.

Meanwhile, the Grizzlies are as close to fully healthy as they have been this season with Desmond Bane's questionable tag the only rotational player who might miss the contest.

Updated Injury Report

Oklahoma City Thunder

  • Ajay Mitchell (Toe) OUT
  • Nikola Topic (ACL) OUT
  • Ousmane Dieng (Ankle) OUT
  • Cason Wallace (Shoulder) OUT
  • Lu Dort (Back) Questionable
  • Chet Holmgren (Rest) OUT

Memphis Grizzlies

  • Desmond Bane (Ankle) Questionable
  • Zach Edey (Nasal Fracture) Available
  • Cam Spencer (Thumb) OUT
  • Johnny Davis (Not with the Team) OUT

Updated Betting Odds

The Oklahoma City Thunder started the day as 2.5 point favorites according to FanDuel. After the updated injury reports have been released this line has shifted to see the Thunder favored by just two points.

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RYLAN STILES

Rylan Stiles is a credentialed media member covering the Oklahoma City Thunder. He hosts the Locked On Thunder Podcast, and is Lead Beat Writer for Inside the Thunder. Rylan is also an award-winning play-by-play broadcaster for the Oklahoma Sports Network. 

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