The Oklahoma City Thunder was the top team in the Western Conference in the 2023-24 season, and managed to get even better over the summer. The Thunder have bec

While All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander downplayed making franchise history, Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault says it’s a testament to his team’s focus on each game, each challenge, one by one, and thriving. While the goal from a big-picture standpoint of winning a championship remains, the Thunder are evolving.

The short-handed Memphis Grizzlies battled. For three quarters, their energy and intensity carried them through a close contest against the No. 1-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder. Eventually, OKC was able to put its foot on the gas pedal with swarming defense and an overload of talent.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 37 points, Jalen Williams added 20 points in his return and the Thunder roared past the Grizzlies for an OKC-record 61st win Thursday night.

Predictions, picks and odds as the OKC Thunder hosts the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday. Plus, injury updates and news.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with an impressive 37 points, six assists, and three steals. Jalen Williams, returning from a hip injury, contributed 20 points, bolstering Oklahoma City’s offensive prowess.

The Thunder has won the last eight games by an average of 16 points per game. One interesting note for tonight: OKC, with a win, will secure the most wins in the regular season since the franchise moved to Oklahoma.

The chances of Memphis winning on Thursday night were slim. They were double-digit underdogs against a team that many feel is destined to come out of the Western Conference. While Oklahoma City has wrapped up its positioning as the No.