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Luguentz Dort - Leads Thunder with 24 points Dort finished Saturday's 115-109 victory over the Grizzlies with 24 points (8-14 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 5-8 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and one steal in 31 minutes.
Impact Dort led the Thunder in scoring early, knocking down three of seven field goal attempts for 10 points in the first quarter, including both of his attempts from beyond the arc. He followed that up by going 4-of-6 from the field for 11 points in the second half while adding four boards as the Thunder managed to close out Memphis down the stretch. The guard scored a team-high 24 points in the contest and also recorded his highest shooting percentage (57.1 percent) so far in the month of December.
DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
OKC Thunder Full Media Availability | Post Game vs Memphis Grizzlies | December 17, 2022
DECEMBER 18, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder take on the Trail Blazers

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Oklahoma City into a matchup with Portland averaging 31.2 points per game
DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Morant dials up courtside fans after ejection versus Thunder

Ja Morant’s interaction with courtside fans continued long after he was ejected from the Memphis Grizzlies game against the Oklahoma City Thunder
DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
OKC Thunder Wins 115-109 Over Memphis Grizzlies | Oklahoma City Thunder Game Highlights | Dec. 17
DECEMBER 18, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Memphis Grizzlies vs. OKC Thunder Highlights | 12.17.22
DECEMBER 18, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Tre Mann - Bound for G League Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault said after Saturday's 115-109 loss to the Grizzlies that Mann will join the G League's Oklahoma City Blue in the coming days, Brandon Rahbar of D...
Impact Mann's demotion will come even after he played well off the bench Saturday, finishing with 11 points (4-10 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one steal in 18 minutes. However, he had averaged just 7.8 minutes per contest in the four games prior to Saturday and is shooting 34.8 percent from the field in December, so Mann looks like he'll be sent to the G League not only to pick up playing time but also to hopefully rediscover his shooting stroke. The elevated minutes he received Saturday were largely a byproduct of backcourt starters Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (back) and Josh Giddey (illness) both sitting out the second half of a back-to-back set.
DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Grizzlies star Morant ejected, short-handed Thunder win

Memphis star Ja Morant was ejected just before halftime and an undermanned Oklahoma City Thunder squad ended Memphis’ winning at seven with a 115-109 victory Saturday night
DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Memphis Grizzlies vs Oklahoma City Thunder - Full Game Highlights | December 17, 2022 NBA Season
DECEMBER 18, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Aleksej Pokusevski - Headed to locker room Pokusevski was taken to the locker room after getting hit in the eye Saturday versus the Grizzlies, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.
Impact Pokusevski was bleeding from his left eye as he was led to the locker room by the Thunder training staff. It is unclear whether or not he will be able to return, but if he were to sit, Jalin Williams, Mike Muscala and Kenrich Williams would see extended run for the rest of the contest.
DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Eugene Omoruyi - Starting Saturday Omoruyi will join the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Memphis, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.
Impact Omoruyi is coming off of arguably his best game of the season, logging 14 points, five rebounds and three steals across 21 minutes. His efforts were enough to earn a starting role in the absence of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (back) and Josh Giddey (illness). Omoruyi is worth a look as a streamer and daily option Saturday.
DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Isaiah Joe - Starting Saturday Joe will join the first unit for Saturday's game against the Grizzlies, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.
Impact Joe will receive the starting nod with Josh Giddey (illness) and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (back) out for the contest. He will certainly have ample opportunity and should be heavily considered as a streaming option given his scoring ability.
DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Josh Giddey - Absent Saturday Giddey (illness) will not play in Saturday's game against the Grizzlies, Nick Crain of Forbes.com reports.
Impact Giddey will get the night off after playing 30 minutes in Friday's game along with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (back). Isaiah Joe, Aaron Wiggins and Tre Mann will be in line for larger workloads Saturday. Giddey's next chance to play will come Monday against the Trail Blazers.
DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kenrich Williams - Will feature against MEM Williams (knee) is available for Saturday's game against the Grizzlies, Nick Crain of Forbes.com reports.
Impact The presence of Williams will add some much-needed depth for a Thunder team that will be without the likes of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (back) and Josh Giddey (illness) in this contest. This will be Williams' first game since Dec. 3, so the coaching staff might ease him back into the flow of the game as he has missed each of the Thunder's last six contests.
DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander - Out Saturday Gilgeious-Alexander (back) will sit out Saturday's game against the Grizzlies, Nick Crain of Forbes.com reports.
Impact Gilgeous-Alexander will not play in the second half of the back-to-back due to a back contusion. Joining him on the sidelines is Josh Giddey (illness), leaving ample backcourt minutes to Tre Mann, Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins. Gilgeous-Alexander's next chance to play will come on Monday against Portland.
DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Josh Giddey Growing into Solid Second Option for OKC Josh Giddey’s efficiency has begun to improve on the season.
DECEMBER 17, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Injury Report: Illness and Injuries Wreaking Havoc on OKC The Thunder have a host of new injuries and players with illness as the Grizzlies visit Saturday night.
DECEMBER 17, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Josh Giddey - Nabs questionable tag Giddey is listed as questionable for Saturday's game versus the Grizzlies due to a non-COVID illness.
Impact Giddey played 30 minutes in Friday's game versus the Timberwolves, but it appears he must have awakened Saturday feeling under the weather. The team will give him time to recuperate during the day before a final decision on his status is made.
DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kenrich Williams - Considered questionable Williams (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Grizzlies,
Impact Williams has been sidelined for the previous six games. If he ultimately gets the green light, Oklahoma City might opt to ease him back into the swing of things. More clarity on his status will come closer to tip-off.
DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Darius Bazley - Out again Bazley (illness) will remain sidelined for Saturday's game against the Grizzlies.
Impact Bazley is still under the weather and will miss both nights of a back-to-back set as a result. In his absence, Aleksej Pokusevski, Jalen Williams and Mike Muscala figure to all see slightly increased roles.
DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander - Deemed questionable Saturday Gilgeous-Alexander is listed as questionable for Saturday's game versus the Grizzlies due to a low back contusion.
Impact Gilgeous-Alexander is coming off a 35-point effort against the Timberwolves on Friday, but he may not get a chance to follow up on it. Look for the team to clarify his status before the opening tip.
DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Luguentz Dort - Not on injury report Dort (hand) is absent from the Thunder's injury report ahead of Saturday's game against the Grizzlies.
Impact Dort left Friday's game against the Timberwolves early due to a hand injury. He compiled three points (1-7 FG, 1-5 3PT), one rebound and four assists across 23 minutes before exiting. Barring any setbacks, he looks on track to take on his usual workload Saturday.
DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
PHOTOS: Best images from the Thunder's 112-110 loss to the Timberwolves The best photos from the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 112-110 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday.
DECEMBER 17, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
Gilgeous-Alexander's 35 Points Leads Thunder in Loss to Timberwolves In a close game on Friday night, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gave his team a chance to win the match, scoring a game-high in points while having...
DECEMBER 17, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander named GQ's Most Stylish Man of the Year for his off-court fashion Shai Gilgeous-Alexander earned the title over numerous pop culture icons, including rapper A$AP Rocky and actors Timothée Chalamet and Seth...
DECEMBER 17, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
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