On April 22, 2025, at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, the Oklahoma City Thunder hosted the Memphis Grizzlies in front of a lively crowd of 18,203 fans. The game, officiated by Brian Forte, John Goble, Jason Goldenberg, and John Butler, saw the Thunder dominate early and maintain control throughout, earning a commanding 118–99 victory. Fueled by a strong start and consistent offensive execution, Oklahoma City took charge in the first half, outscoring Memphis 70–52 in the opening two quarters and never looked back.
Memphis Grizzlies Vs Okc Thunder Match Player Stats 22 April Box Score
In the April 22 clash at the Paycom Center, the Oklahoma City Thunder outperformed the Memphis Grizzlies 118–99 with a dominant all-around effort. The Thunder showcased depth and efficiency across their lineup, starting with star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who led the scoring with his signature drives and mid-range shots. Chet Holmgren played a crucial role in the paint, contributing both offensively and defensively with shot blocks and second-chance points. Jalen Williams added scoring punch on the wings, while the Thunder’s bench chipped in valuable minutes and production to maintain momentum throughout.
On the other hand, the Memphis Grizzlies struggled to find rhythm in the first half but saw flashes of promise from Jaren Jackson Jr., who displayed his scoring touch and defensive presence. Desmond Bane added energy with his perimeter shooting, and Ja Morant tried to push the pace, but turnovers and inconsistent shooting plagued Memphis all night. While the Grizzlies had a strong third quarter, they were unable to recover from the early deficit created by OKC’s explosive start. The Thunder’s balanced attack and defensive discipline sealed the win in front of their home crowd.
Memphis Grizzlies Box Score
| PLAYER | MIN | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3:00 PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OREB | DREB | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | PF | PTS | =/- |
| Desmond Bane F | 13:09 | 7 | 17 | 41.2 | 2 | 7 | 28.6 | 3 | 3 | 100 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19 | -4 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. F | 35:13:00 | 10 | 17 | 58.8 | 2 | 3 | 66.7 | 4 | 6 | 66.7 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 26 | -20 |
| Zach Edey C | 2:08 | 2 | 3 | 66.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | -13 |
| Scotty Pippen Jr. G | 31:13:00 | 4 | 12 | 33.3 | 2 | 7 | 28.6 | 3 | 3 | 100 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 13 | -14 |
| Ja Morant G | 40:08:00 | 10 | 25 | 40 | 2 | 6 | 33.3 | 1 | 2 | 50 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 23 | -7 |
| Santi Aldama | 30:56:00 | 4 | 11 | 36.4 | 2 | 6 | 33.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | -11 |
| John Konchar | 10:17 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -6 |
| Marvin Bagley III | 11:24 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | -9 |
| Luke Kennard | 17:32 | 2 | 4 | 50 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -11 |
| Jay Huff | DNP – Coach’s Decision | |||||||||||||||||||
| GG Jackson | DNP – Coach’s Decision | |||||||||||||||||||
| Lamar Stevens | DNP – Coach’s Decision | |||||||||||||||||||
| Vince Williams Jr. | DNP – Coach’s Decision | |||||||||||||||||||
| TOTALS | 39 | 91 | 42.9 | 10 | 31 | 32.3 | 11 | 14 | 78.6 | 9 | 33 | 42 | 17 | 3 | 5 | 14 | 13 | 99 | -19 | |
The Memphis Grizzlies fell short against the Oklahoma City Thunder despite solid efforts from their top players. Jaren Jackson Jr. led the scoring for Memphis with 26 points, shooting an efficient 58.8% from the field and hitting 2-of-3 from deep. He also grabbed 6 rebounds, although his impact was limited by foul trouble.
Desmond Bane had a double-double with 19 points and an impressive 12 rebounds, along with 4 assists and a steal, though his shooting was inconsistent at 41.2% from the floor and just 28.6% from beyond the arc. Ja Morant contributed 23 points and 6 assists but struggled with efficiency, shooting 40% and committing 5 turnovers.
Scotty Pippen Jr. added 13 points in 31 minutes, though he shot just 33.3% from the field. Rookie big man Zach Edey made a brief but effective appearance, going 2-of-3 with 7 rebounds in just over 2 minutes.
The Grizzlies struggled with turnovers (14 total) and perimeter defense, allowing OKC to pull away. Despite out-rebounding the Thunder 42–38, Memphis couldn’t overcome poor shooting from three (32.3%) and a lack of bench scoring.
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Oklahoma City Thunder Box Score
| PLAYER | MIN | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3:00 PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OREB | DREB | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | PF | PTS | +/_ |
| Jalen Williams F | 11:21 | 10 | 19 | 52.6 | 2 | 6 | 33.3 | 2 | 3 | 66.7 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 24 | 4 |
| Chet Holmgren F | 33:16:00 | 6 | 14 | 42.9 | 3 | 8 | 37.5 | 5 | 6 | 83.3 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 9 |
| Isaiah Hartenstein C | 2:45 | 3 | 7 | 42.9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 11 |
| Luguentz Dort G | 32:37:00 | 3 | 9 | 33.3 | 2 | 7 | 28.6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 8 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander G | 38:11:00 | 10 | 29 | 34.5 | 3 | 10 | 30 | 4 | 4 | 100 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 27 | 12 |
| Isaiah Joe | 16:29:00 | 2 | 6 | 33.3 | 1 | 5 | 20 | 2 | 2 | 100 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 17 |
| Cason Wallace | 0:25 | 2 | 4 | 50 | 1 | 2 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 9 |
| Jaylin Williams | 3:05 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Alex Caruso | 22:25 | 5 | 10 | 50 | 3 | 6 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 18 |
| Aaron Wiggins | 7:26 | 4 | 6 | 66.7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 |
| Dillon Jones | DNP – Coach’s Decision | |||||||||||||||||||
| Ajay Mitchell | DNP – Coach’s Decision | |||||||||||||||||||
| Kenrich Williams | DNP – Coach’s Decision | |||||||||||||||||||
| TOTALS | 45 | 104 | 43.3 | 15 | 45 | 33.3 | 13 | 16 | 81.3 | 16 | 39 | 55 | 21 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 16 | 118 | 19 | |
The Oklahoma City Thunder delivered a commanding 118–99 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies, powered by a balanced offensive performance and strong rebounding. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way with 27 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists despite shooting just 34.5% from the field. His poise and aggressiveness at the line (4-of-4 free throws) helped steady OKC throughout the game.
Jalen Williams had an impressive showing, scoring 24 points on 52.6% shooting and adding 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Chet Holmgren was dominant inside with 20 points, 11 rebounds, and a game-high 5 blocks, making his presence felt on both ends of the floor.
Alex Caruso contributed valuable minutes off the bench, scoring 13 points, dishing 3 assists, and grabbing 4 rebounds while shooting 50% from the field. Isaiah Hartenstein made a strong impact in limited time, posting 6 points and 10 rebounds in under 3 minutes.
OKC’s depth was on full display with Isaiah Joe, Cason Wallace, and Aaron Wiggins combining for 20 points. The Thunder also outrebounded Memphis 55–42 and shared the ball effectively, recording 21 assists as a team. Their defensive intensity and ability to control the pace played a key role in securing this dominant home win.
Game Summary: Memphis Grizzlies vs Oklahoma City Thunder (April 22, 2025)
The Oklahoma City Thunder dominated the Memphis Grizzlies with a 118–99 victory on April 22, 2025, at the Paycom Center. From the opening tip, the Thunder controlled the tempo, jumping out to a 32–17 lead in the first quarter and never looking back.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led OKC with 27 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists despite a tough shooting night (10-of-29 from the field). Jalen Williams added 24 points and 6 rebounds in just over 11 minutes, showcasing efficient scoring and playmaking. Chet Holmgren contributed a strong double-double with 20 points and 11 rebounds, along with 5 blocks that anchored OKC’s defense.
Memphis struggled to match OKC’s energy, especially early on. Jaren Jackson Jr. led the Grizzlies with 26 points and 6 rebounds, while Ja Morant added 23 points and 6 assists. However, Memphis couldn’t find consistent scoring, shooting just 42.9% from the field and 32.3% from beyond the arc.
OKC’s bench made a big impact, especially Alex Caruso (13 points, 3 assists) and Isaiah Joe (7 points). The Thunder also held a commanding 55–42 edge in rebounds and recorded 8 blocks, limiting Memphis’s second-chance opportunities.
The Thunder’s combination of depth, defense, and ball movement helped them close out each quarter strong, finishing with a decisive 28–20 fourth quarter to seal the 19-point win.
