The Oklahoma City Thunder travel on the road to face the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday. This will be the first matchup between the two squads in the 2026-27 regular season. This is also part of the 2026 NBA Cup West Group B stage.
The Thunder (6-2) are finding their footing in their new reality. They had a 124-116 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way with 42 points and eight assists. Ajay Mitchell helped with 23 points and seven rebounds.
Meanwhile, the Grizzlies (6-2) have cooled off from their hot start. They fell in a 107-103 loss to the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday. Ty Jerome and Cedric Coward each scored 23 points apiece.
Here's how to watch the Thunder's game, including time, TV schedule and streaming
information:
What channel is Thunder vs. Grizzlies game on today? Time, TV schedule
TV Channel: Thunder+, KSBI
Start time: 7 p.m. CT
Where to watch Thunder vs. Grizzlies on livestream
Watch Thunder vs. Grizzlies live on Thunder+
Thunder vs. Grizzlies injury updates
Thunder: Jalen Williams (ankle surgery) is out. Cason Wallace (shoulder surgery) is out. Chet Holmgren (knee injury recovery) is out. Jaylin Williams (back spasms) is out. Nikola Topic (back surgery) is out. Thomas Sorber (knee surgery) is out.
Grizzlies: Scotty Pippen Jr. (lumbar disc herniation) is out. Isaiah Stewart (knee bone bruise) is out.
Probable starting lineups
Oklahoma City Thunder
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
- Ajay Mitchell
- Kenrich Williams
- Aday Mara
- Isaiah Hartenstein
Memphis Grizzlies
- Ty Jerome
- Jaylen Wells
- Cedric Coward
- Cameron Boozer
- Zach Edey
Thunder vs. Grizzlies predictions, picks, odds
Grizzlies 110, Thunder 105: Even with how depleted the Thunder are, this feels like the type of game the young Grizzlies circled on their calendar. Especially with the NBA Cup implications. Gilgeous-Alexander has been honorable at carrying OKC to two wins in a row, but he eventually needs some help. I don't think that'll happen here, unfortunately. Role players typically succumb to the moment on the road. I think the two-time MVP winner should put up numbers, but the Grizzlies should get back on the winning side of things as one of the best surprise teams this year.
ODDS: Thunder by 3.5 points
O/U: 226.5
All NBA Odds via BetMGM.
Thunder 2026-27 schedule
- Saturday, Nov. 7: vs. Wizards
- Tuesday, Nov. 10: at Trail Blazers
- Wednesday, Nov. 11: at Trail Blazers
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