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Thunder Roars Past Grizzlies in a High-Scoring Affair at Paycom Center

The Oklahoma City Thunder continued their impressive season with a commanding victory over the Memphis Grizzlies, pushing their record to 26-5. The Grizzlies, despite a valiant effort, fell short in this matchup, adjusting their season tally to 22-11. The final scoreboard read 130-106 in favor of the home team.


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Key Performances and Game Highlights


The Thunder's triumph was marked by stellar performances across the board, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the charge. Gilgeous-Alexander dazzled fans with 35 points, showcasing his efficiency from the field by shooting an impressive 74 percent. His prowess wasn't limited to scoring; he also contributed seven assists and six rebounds, alongside four blocks that fortified Oklahoma City's defense.


Supporting Gilgeous-Alexander was Ajay Mitchell who added 17 points off the bench while maintaining a commendable field goal percentage of 54 percent. Mitchell's performance underscored the depth of talent within the Thunder roster as they outpaced their opponents in both offensive execution and defensive resilience.


On the other side of the court, Memphis fought hard but struggled to find consistency in their shooting. Despite accumulating more total rebounds than Oklahoma City (62 compared to 52), their efforts were undermined by a lower field goal percentage (38 percent) which ultimately hampered their ability to keep pace with the Thunder's scoring onslaught.


Looking Ahead


As Oklahoma City celebrates another win on home turf at Paycom Center, attention now turns towards their next challenge against Minnesota Timberwolves on December 31st at Paycom Center. Fans eager to catch this upcoming game can tune into NBA TV or local broadcasts including FDSOK for comprehensive coverage starting from 8:00 PM EDT.


This victory not only solidifies Oklahoma City Thunder’s position as one of this season’s formidable teams but also sets up an intriguing encounter against Minnesota Timberwolves that promises basketball enthusiasts another exciting display of skill and teamwork.


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