The Memphis Grizzlies (9-6) are hosting the Oklahoma City Thunder (7-8) at FedEx Forum, in their first of two matchups this season.
Grizzlies look to return to winning ways after their 102-113 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. The Thunder are coming off a win on the road over the Washington Wizards, thanks to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s insane game-winning three.
Let’s lake a look at the things you need to know before tonight’s tipoff.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Oklahoma City Thunder injury report
For the Grizzlies
Desmond Bane – Out (right big toe sprain)
Ziaire Williams – Out (right patellar tendinitis)
Danny Green – Out (left knee surgery recovery)
For the Thunder
Darius Bazley – Out (right ankle sprain)
Tre Mann – Out (lower back soreness)
Chet Holmgren – Out (right foot surgery)
The injury report will be finalized at 5 PM central time on Nov.18.
Memphis Grizzlies Starting Lineup vs Thunder
Here’s the starting lineup you can expect to see against the Thunder:
PG: Ja Morant
SG: John Konchar
SF: Dillon Brooks
PF: Jaren Jackson Jr.
C: Steven Adams
Memphis Grizzlies vs Oklahoma City Thunder prediction for Nov. 18
The Grizzlies really missed Desmond Bane in their last game against the Pelicans, as they didn’t manage to replicate his offensive production. Especially in the fourth quarter.
Meanwhile, OKC has been on a wild stretch for the last five games, scoring 130.4 points per game. Given Memphis’ struggles scoring the basket while Bane is out, defense will be key for winning this one, as they will have a hard time following the Thunder in a high-scoring game.
SGA has been hot all season, averaging over 31 points per game, and is now coming off a season-high 42-point performance in Washington. Dillon Brooks needs to be ready for taking the task, as the Grizzlies will need him on the court as much as possible.
We should expect Ja to have a chip on his shoulders as he plays against another young star on SGA. If he can get any help from his teammates, the Grizzlies should come up victorious.
Prediction: Memphis 107, Oklahoma City 92
What channel is the Memphis Grizzlies game on?
The game is scheduled to begin at 7 PM CT. Fans in Memphis can catch this game on Bally Sports Southeast. Everyone else will have to tune in to NBA League Pass to watch the game.
Grizzlies Next Game and Schedule
After this game the Memphis Grizzlies will to travel to Brooklyn to face the Nets, before coming back home. Here’s a look at their next few games:
- Nov. 20 at Brooklyn Nets
- Nov. 22 vs Sacramento Kings
- Nov. 25 vs New Orleans Pelicans
The Grizzlies will see the Thunder for two more times before 2023, on Dec. 8 and Dec. 18.