Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Memphis Grizzlies Prediction: Injury Report, Starting 5s, Betting Odds & Spreads - December 7 | 2022-23 NBA Season
The Oklahoma City Thunder (11-13) are riding high on a three-game winning streak coming into tonight's game. Their opponents, the Memphis Grizzlies (15-9), are also enjoying a three-game winning streak at the moment.
It's been a tough season for the Oklahoma City Thunder thus far, with a three-game skid to kick things off and a 1-5 record just prior to their current winning form. The Grizzlies, meanwhile, have asserted their dominance often this season and have displayed excellent offense and defense for the most part.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Memphis Grizzlies Match Details
Fixture: Grizzlies @ Thunder
Date & Time: Wednesday, December 7, 08:10 p.m. ET
Venue: FedEx Forum, Memphis, Tennessee
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Memphis Grizzlies Injury Report
On the Thunder's front, power forward Chet Holmgren has undergone an additional procedure for his August foot injury and will not be active for some time yet. Small forward Kenrich Williams is out due to a knee injury.
On the Grizzlies' end, small forward Danny Green remains absent due to a devastating knee injury last season. Shooting guard Desmond Bane is out due to a toe injury. Power forward Jake LaRavia is listed as doubtful for tonight due to a foot injury. Shooting guard Ziaire Williams is questionable due to knee issues.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Memphis Grizzlies Betting Odds & Spreads
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Thunder vs. Grizzlies Starting 5s
Thunder - PG: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, SG: Josh Giddey, SF: Luguentz Dort, PF: Jalen Williams, C: Jeremiah Robinson-Earl
Grizzlies - PG: Ja Morant, SG: Dillon Brooks, SF: John Konchar, PF: Jaren Jackson, C: Steven Adams
Thunder vs. Grizzlies Prediction
Despite their success, the Grizzlies have been struggling of late on the injuries front. Team MVP Ja Morant was absent from Monday's proceedings due to an ankle injury. In a spot of good news for the Memphis outfit, Morant is expected to be back on the court tonight. In the meantime, Tyus Jones upped his game and scored a career-best 28 points against Miami earlier this week.
The Thunder, meanwhile, have recently shown significant improvement after a difficult, frustrating season for the most part. Their recent upset wins over the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Atlanta Hawks has left them looking impressive heading into tonight's home game against the Grizzlies. Even so, the Memphis team are simply performing at another level for the most part this season. With Morant back and their momentum riding high, it's hard to bet against the Grizzlies tonight.
Prediction: Grizzlies -8 (-110)
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