Tip-off is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. ET (7:00 p.m. CT)
Venue: FedExForum, Memphis, TN
Broadcast: Local options (KSBI / Thunder App / DAZN MEM); League Pass available.
This is an Emirates NBA Cup West Group B game. Both teams enter at 6-2 and rank among the stronger early contenders in the West. The Thunder have navigated significant injuries while the Grizzlies opened with a six-game win streak before recent setbacks.
Current Rosters
Oklahoma City Thunder: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Ajay Mitchell, Jared McCain, Kenrich Williams, Isaiah Hartenstein, Alex Caruso, Bennett Stirtz, Aday Mara, Micah Peavy, Josh Dix, and others. Recent lineups center on SGA with Mitchell, McCain or similar wings, Kenrich Williams, and Hartenstein (or Mara) up front due to absences.
Memphis Grizzlies: Ty Jerome, Cedric Coward, Cameron Boozer, Zach Edey, Jaylen Wells, Jerami Grant, Cam Spencer, Isaiah Stewart (when available), GG Jackson, Kris Murray, Quinten Post, and others. Core often features Jerome and Coward in the backcourt/wings with Boozer, Edey, and Wells.
Injury Reports
Thunder: Jalen Williams (left leg fracture/ankle surgery, out long-term); Cason Wallace (left shoulder surgery, out long-term); Chet Holmgren (right knee/patellar tendon, out at least 8–10 weeks); Nikola Topic (back, out); Thomas Sorber (knee, out); Jaylin Williams (back, day-to-day/questionable in recent reports). Depth is heavily tested.
Grizzlies: Scotty Pippen Jr. (back/lumbar, out); Isaiah Stewart (knee, day-to-day — left recent game early). Quinten Post has dealt with ankle issues previously.
Recent Team Forms
Thunder (6-2): Strong overall despite injuries, with a recent two-game win streak over Cleveland (117-112 on the road, 124-116 at home featuring SGA’s 42 points). Prior results include losses at Houston and Dallas and a win over Phoenix. They average ~110 PPG scored and ~109 allowed, relying heavily on SGA’s MVP-caliber play (~30 PPG range). Road record is 2-2.
Grizzlies (6-2): Opened 6-0 before consecutive losses (OT to New Orleans 134-135, then 103-107 to Indiana at home). Strong early scoring (~120.5 PPG) and rebounding (~49.5 RPG), led by Jerome (~27 PPG) and Boozer’s all-around production. Home record is 2-2.
Key Player vs. Player Matchups
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs. Ty Jerome / Cedric Coward / perimeter defenders: SGA is the engine for Oklahoma City’s offense with elite scoring and creation. Jerome has been Memphis’s primary scorer and playmaker; Coward adds scoring and versatility. Perimeter defense without Wallace will be a challenge for OKC.
Isaiah Hartenstein / Aday Mara / Kenrich Williams vs. Zach Edey / Cameron Boozer / Isaiah Stewart: Interior battle features size and rebounding. Edey and Boozer provide physicality and production for Memphis; Hartenstein anchors OKC’s frontcourt with strong rebounding and defense.
Supporting casts: Mitchell, McCain, Caruso, and Stirtz provide secondary scoring/defense for the Thunder. Wells, Grant, Spencer, and Jackson offer wing depth and scoring for the Grizzlies. Bench efficiency and three-point shooting could decide stretches.
Series History
Oklahoma City has dominated recent meetings, including a long winning streak against Memphis in prior seasons (regular season and playoffs). Recent results favor the Thunder in competitive or decisive fashion. This is the first 2026-27 meeting and an NBA Cup group-stage contest. Historical overall series leans toward Oklahoma City.
Betting Trends
Both teams are 6-2 with strong early records. Oklahoma City has covered well and thrived in close games even short-handed, while Memphis’s offense has been high-powered but recently cooled. Public money often backs the more established star (SGA) in road spots; home underdogs can offer value if Memphis’s size and pace hold.
Game Odds
Oklahoma City Thunder – 4
Memphis Grizzlies 226.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Thursday, November 5, 2026
