The Thunder split their four games since beating Cleveland in a rematch of the league’s top two teams. They got back on track Sunday with a 118-108 win at Portland after a rare home loss to Dallas in the second of a back-to-back. OKC is 20-3 at home.
The Memphis Grizzlies are flying under the radar as legitimate NBA Finals contenders. Entering Friday, the Grizz had the fifth-best record in the NBA. Only the Oklahoma City Thunder, Cleveland Cavaliers,
Ja Morant's Memphis Grizzlies have surprised the league with their performance from the first half of the 2024-2025 season.
After Wednesday’s bizarre loss in the final seconds, Darius Garland and the Cavaliers (-3.5) will attempt to get some revenge in Saturday’s rematch.
Brooklyn Nets forward Cam Johnson is in the midst of a breakout season, but speculation is growing that the team may trade him as they rebuild.
Philadelphia star center Joel Embiid missed his 10th straight game because of a left knee injury. He also was ruled out by coach Nick Nurse at Chicago on Saturday night
Over at FedExForum, the Memphis Grizzlies thumped the New Orleans Pelicans 139-126 for their fifth straight victory. Read more at straitstimes.com.
The Minnesota Timberwolves furthered their reputation as the NBA's worst clutch team in a heartbreaking 108-106 loss to the Grizzlies on Monday.
The Thunder own the NBA’s best record against the spread (ATS) at 27-9-3. A cover percentage of .750 is absurdly high. By comparison, the single-season top mark over the past decade is the Memphis Grizzlies at .628 in the 2021-22 season.
Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves make the trip to Memphis for a Monday afternoon matchup with Ja Morant and the Grizzlies at FedEx Forum.
Rudy Gobert is dealing with a right ankle sprain, affecting his injury status for the Timberwolves' matchup against the Grizzlies.
The Rockets raised eyebrows around the league after sweeping a home and away back to back against the Cleveland Cavaliers last week.