Mitchell’s 35-point night powers Thunder past Grizzlies

Mitchell led the Thunder to a 128-97 win over the Grizzlies in Memphis on November 6, scoring a personal-best 35 points. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 28, while Jared McCain had 21 for Oklahoma City, which shot 55% from the field.

The Thunder built a 25-point advantage late in the first half, then opened the third quarter with a 12-0 burst to push the margin to 32. Oklahoma City made 18 Memphis turnovers count for 30 points.

Memphis struggled from three-point range, finishing at 22%. The Grizzlies had made five of 26 long-range attempts in the first half. Ty Jerome scored 21 points for Memphis, and Zach Edey contributed 14. Rookie Cameron Boozer had eight points and 12 rebounds.

The victory extended Oklahoma City’s run of wins against Memphis to 16, including a four-game sweep in the opening round of the 2025 playoffs. The Thunder host Washington on November 7; Memphis visits Toronto on November 9.