The Oklahoma City Thunder followed up Isaiah Hartenstein’s career night with an impressive near 20-point comeback against the Memphis Grizzlies. The Thunder erased a 19-point deficit, closing the gap to just 38 points in the second half of a 114-100 victory. This win finished off their four-game road trip with a strong 3-1 record, improving Oklahoma City’s league-best mark to 10-1.
Sunday’s 19-point comeback is the Thunder’s fourth-largest since 2022, showcasing their resilience and depth. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continued his stellar form, extending his streak of 30-plus point games to seven straight—his tenth in 11 outings—by putting up 35 points on 11-of-22 shooting. He also went 10-for-11 from the free-throw line and 3-for-9 from beyond the arc, complementing his scoring with seven rebounds, six assists, and two blocks.
Ajay Mitchell and Chet Holmgren also shone brightly for the Thunder. Mitchell scored 21 points, marking his fourth 20-plus point performance this season. Holmgren matched that output with 21 points as well, making it his third 20-plus point game in just seven appearances. Isaiah Hartenstein added to his impressive streak, recording his third consecutive double-double with 18 points and 13 rebounds, his seventh double-double of the season.
The Thunder’s dominance over the Grizzlies continues to grow, as this win extends their head-to-head winning streak to 14 consecutive games, including last year’s first-round 4-0 playoff sweep. Achieving this feat without two starters, Jalen Williams and Lu Dort, in the final game of a tough four-game road trip speaks volumes about Oklahoma City’s depth and determination.
The team will enjoy a day off before returning home to the Paycom Center for back-to-back games against the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers, starting Tuesday.
### Thunder Guards Step Up Amid 10-1 Start as Defending Champions
The Thunder’s guard rotation has been a key factor in their scorching 10-1 start to the season. Ajay Mitchell continues to impress in just his second year in the NBA. With Lu Dort sidelined for his third consecutive game due to an upper back injury, Mitchell has started three straight games and has risen to the challenge on both ends of the floor.
Mitchell functions as a second facilitator in the backcourt alongside Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, providing strong defense and consistent production. Through 12 games in his sophomore season, Mitchell is averaging 16.8 points, 4.1 assists, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.7 steals per game.
Cason Wallace has also earned his role in the starting lineup amid Jalen Williams’ absence. Wallace leads the NBA in steals per game with 2.6, while averaging 9.6 points on 45.6% shooting, including an impressive 42.5% from three-point range, along with 3.8 rebounds per contest.
Meanwhile, Isaiah Joe has made a strong impact after missing the first seven games of the regular season. He is averaging 16.6 points on 48.2% shooting, including 44.4% from deep, and pulling down 4.0 rebounds per game.
With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the reigning NBA MVP, scoring champion, and league-leading scorer, averaging 32.7 points per game, the Thunder’s guard corps is firing on all cylinders. This impressive backcourt depth and performance could not have come at a better time as Oklahoma City kicks off its 2025-26 campaign in pursuit of a repeat championship.
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