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McCain's 12 Fuel Thunder's Seven-Point First-Quarter Lead

November 7, 2026 · 1:37 AM

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Oklahoma City takes a 35-28 edge into the second quarter behind Jared McCain's scoring burst.

Oklahoma City took a 35-28 lead over Memphis after the first quarter, building a seven-point edge on Friday. Jared McCain paced the Thunder with 12 points in 9:55, shooting 5-for-7 and adding two steals. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Ajay Mitchell chipped in nine points apiece, with Mitchell perfect on 4-for-4 shooting, while Ty Jerome led Memphis with eight. Both teams entered at 6-2, but Memphis is No. 5 in the power index and OKC No. 11; the Thunder own the early momentum.
Key Performers

Jared McCain, OKC: 12 points, 5-for-7 FG, 2 steals Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, OKC: 9 points, 2 assists Ty Jerome, Memphis: 8 points, 3-for-4 FG