Oklahoma City’s second-quarter surge and Ajay Mitchell’s hot shooting have Memphis facing a 71-49 halftime hole.
Oklahoma City leads Memphis 71-49 at halftime after opening with a 35-point first quarter and adding 36 in the second. The Thunder stretched a seven-point first-quarter edge with a 36-21 second, turning the game into a 22-point gap. Ajay Mitchell has 21 points on 9-of-11 shooting, including 3-for-3 from deep, and is plus-25. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has added 17 points, while Jared McCain has 14; Ty Jerome leads Memphis with 11. After the break, Memphis needs stops and a sustained scoring run, while Oklahoma City will look to keep its efficient attack rolling.
Key Performers
Ajay Mitchell (OKC): 21 points, 9/11 FG, 3/3 3PT Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC): 17 points, 3 assists Jared McCain (OKC): 14 points, 6/8 FG