Grizzlies Host Thunder in NBA Cup Group Play

Memphis and Oklahoma City, both 6-2, meet in an NBA Cup group-stage game at 8 p.m. EST on November 6 in Memphis, Tennessee. The Thunder are fourth in the Western Conference, while the Grizzlies are sixth.

Memphis finished 25-57 last season, including a 19-33 record against Western Conference opponents. The Grizzlies made 45.6% of their field attempts and 35.3% beyond the three-point arc.

Oklahoma City went 64-18 overall and 41-11 in the West during the 2025-26 season. The Thunder put up 119 points per contest, including 49.2 in the paint, 22 off turnovers and 14 on fast breaks.

Memphis lists Scotty Pippen Jr. (back) and Isaiah Stewart (knee) as day to day. For Oklahoma City, Cason Wallace (shoulder), Chet Holmgren (knee) and Jalen Williams (ankle) are out. Nikola Topic (back), Thomas Sorber (knee) and Jaylin Williams (back) are day to day.