The Oklahoma City Thunder are set to clash with the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday evening at the Paycom Center, marking the start of a five-game homestand. With a stellar record of 25-5, the Thunder are looking to capitalize on their home court advantage after only playing three games at home this month. After a back-to-back game, they have updated their injury report, revealing a much cleaner status compared to their previous outing in Charlotte. Cason Wallace and Lu Dort are back in action after missing the last game, while Alex Caruso is still sidelined due to a hip injury as the Thunder aim for their 11th consecutive victory.
On the other hand, the Memphis Grizzlies are dealing with a lengthy injury report, with star player Ja Morant highlighted as he has not faced the Thunder since December 22, 2022. The Grizzlies are also missing several key players, including Santi Aldama and Marcus Smart, while Brandon Clarke's status remains questionable. In terms of betting odds, the Thunder are favored by 7.5 points against Memphis, indicating a competitive matchup between the top two seeds in the Western Conference.