Injury Report, Updated Odds (3/16): Memphis Grizzlies vs OKC Thunder

Originally posted on Oklahoma City Thunder on SI
By Rylan Stiles | Last updated Mar 16, 2024 4:39 PM ET

The Oklahoma City Thunder got back on track on Thursday against the Dallas Mavericks to wrap up a four-game homestand. Now, Oklahoma City hits the road to take on the short-handed Memphis Grizzlies.

Earlier this week, Oklahoma City demolished the Beale Street ballers even after Jalen Williams left early with an ankle injury. The Thunder started out on a 13-3 run and that was all she wrote eventually swelling an over 30 point lead.

The Memphis Grizzlies (23-44) have seen their season wrecked with injuries resulting in them sinking to the bottom of the Western Conference standings. While Oklahoma City (46-20) have enjoyed some of the best injury luck in the NBA to this point.

Though, the Grizzlies are poised to get one of their best players back on the hardwood tonight against the Bricktown boys.

Injury Report:

Thunder:

Ousmane Dieng, OUT - G League
Adam Flagler, OUT - G League
Olivier Sarr, OUT - G League
Keyontae Johnson, OUT - G League

Grizzlies:

Desmond Bane, Questionable - Ankle
Santi Aldama, Questionable - Elbow
Jaren Jackson Jr., Questionable - Quad
Scotty Pippen Jr., Questionable - Shin
Vince Williams Jr., Doubtful - Patellar
Brandon Clarke, OUT - Achilles
Derrick Rose, OUT - Groin
Ja Morant, OUT - Shoulder
Marcus Smart, OUT - Finger
Lamar Stevens, OUT - Adductor
Yuta Watanabe, OUT - Personal
Ziarie Smith, OUT - Back

This projects to mark Desmond Bane's first game back on the hardwood since Jan. 12. His 3-point shooting can really flip a game or at least make it tighter, a spark Memphis did not have on Sunday.

Updated Odds:

The Oklahoma City Thunder are 10.5 point favorites with the over/under set at 218.5 according to FanDuel.

Road blowouts are hard to come by, and Desmond Bane should allow the Grizzlies to keep this more competitive than their Sunday showing, but Oklahoma City is one of the best teams in the NBA.

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