Ajay Mitchell scores a career-high 35 points as Thunder rout Grizzlies 128-97
The Manila Times · 11/7/2026, 2:00:00 PM Philippine time
Excerpt from The Manila Times. Read the original report below for the complete story.MEMPHIS — Ajay Mitchell scored a career-high 35 points, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 28 and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Memphis Grizzlies 128-97 on Friday night in an NBA Cup group stage game.Oklahoma City has won 16 straight over Memphis, including a four-game sweep in the first round of the 2025 playoffs.Jared McCain finished with 21 points for the Thunder, who shot 55%.Ty Jerome led Memphis with 21 points and Zach Edey added 14. Rookie Cameron Boozer was limited to eight points but grabbed 12 rebounds.Oklahoma City benefited from a strong shooting night. In the closing minutes of the third quarter, the Thunder were converting at just under a 60% clip. They made half of their 26 3-point attempts through three periods.Oklahoma City also forced 18 turnovers, turning them into 30 points.Memphis, which entered the game leading the NBA in 3-point percentage, struggled from distance in the first half, converting only five of its 26 attempts from beyond the arc. The…