Overview
- Tipoff is 6:00 p.m. ET at FedExForum in Memphis, with regional FanDuel Sports coverage and in-market streaming on Fubo.
- The defending champion Thunder enter 9-1 after a 132–101 win over the Kings, highlighted by Isaiah Hartenstein’s 33 points and 19 rebounds and strong support from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Ajay Mitchell.
- Memphis is 4-6 after halting a four-game skid by beating the Mavericks 118–104, led by Ja Morant’s 21 points and 13 assists and rookie Cedric Coward’s 21 points and nine rebounds.
- Oklahoma City lists Jalen Williams, Aaron Wiggins, Kenrich Williams, Nikola Topic and Thomas Sorber as out, with Lu Dort questionable.
- The Grizzlies rule out Zach Edey, Brandon Clarke, Scotty Pippen Jr. and Ty Jerome, list Santi Aldama as questionable, and have Olivier-Maxence Prosper, PJ Hall and Javon Small probable for call-ups.
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