Oklahoma City aims for eighth consecutive victory today
The Oklahoma City Thunder are set to face the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday night. Oklahoma City is looking to extend its win streak to eight games. They have a strong record of 60 wins and 12 losses this season. The Thunder have been impressive in their conference games, with a record of 34-11. They score an average of 50.8 points per game in the paint, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the team at 13.7 points. On the other hand, the Grizzlies have a record of 44 wins and 28 losses. They rank second in the NBA with an average of 56.8 points per game in the paint, led by Jaren Jackson Jr. at 11.4 points. Oklahoma City is shooting 48.1% from the field this season. This is higher than what the Grizzlies allow, at 45.7%. Memphis scores about 15.5 more points per game than what the Thunder typically give up. Key players to watch include Gilgeous-Alexander, who is shooting 52.1% and scoring an average of 32.8 points. Isaiah Joe has also been strong, averaging 2.8 made three-pointers in the last ten games. For Memphis, Jackson averages 22.4 points, and Desmond Bane contributes 2.7 three-pointers. In their last ten games, the Thunder have a record of 9-1. They average 121.1 points and perform well in rebounds and assists. The Grizzlies have gone 6-4, scoring an average of 118.9 points per game. Both teams have several players listed as day-to-day due to various injuries. The game is scheduled for 8 p.m. EDT, and fans are looking forward to an exciting matchup.