Ajay Mitchell scores 35 points as Thunder top Grizzlies 128-97

Ajay Mitchell scored a career-high 35 points in an NBA Cup group stage game as the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 128-97 on November 7, 2026. With this victory, the Thunder extended their winning streak over Memphis to 16 games, including a sweep in the previous playoffs. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander contributed 28 points, while Jared McCain added 21 for Oklahoma City, which shot 55% from the field. The Grizzlies struggled with their shooting, especially from beyond the arc, hitting only 22% of their attempts. Next, the Thunder are set to host the Washington Wizards, while the Grizzlies will visit the Toronto Raptors on November 9.

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