Memphis Grizzlies @ Oklahoma City Thunder: Jan 22, 2027

Updated
Regular Season
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
4-0 · Away
8:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Friday, January 22, 2027
Oklahoma City ThunderThunder
4-0 · Home

Grizzlies vs Thunder tips off at 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT) on Friday, January 22, 2027 at PayCom Center, Oklahoma City. TV: Gray Media (Tennessee Valley SEN) (Grizzlies), Thunder Gameday Network (Griffin Media) (Thunder).

How to Watch Grizzlies vs Thunder: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Friday, January 22, 20278:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Grizzlies Gray Media (Tennessee Valley SEN) · Thunder Thunder Gameday Network (Griffin Media)
Stream
NBA League PassGrizzlies: DAZN · Thunder: Thunder+
Arena
PayCom CenterOklahoma City

League Pass carries this game outside both teams' markets; inside them it is on the local channel or stream. Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: NBA League Pass Canada.

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Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Ajay MitchellThunderGDay-To-DayAnkleOct 27, 2026
Alex CarusoThunderGOutAnkleOct 26, 2026
Cason WallaceThunderGOutShoulderOct 25, 2026
Chet HolmgrenThunderF-COutKneeOct 26, 2026
Jalen WilliamsThunderG-FOutAnkleOct 25, 2026
Nikola TopicThunderGOutBackOct 26, 2026
Thomas SorberThunderCOutKneeOct 26, 2026

Status as of 11:00 AM ET, Oct 27. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Grizzlies

Thunder

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Grizzlies vs Thunder Preview

The Grizzlies are 4-0 this season, while the Thunder are 4-0 this season.

The Thunder won last season's series 3-0. The Thunder rank 13th in steals, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Ty Jerome (29.8 points per game) and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (27.3 points per game).

Grizzlies vs Thunder Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesThunder 3-0

Previous meetings

Grizzlies vs Thunder Season Stats 2026-27

Grizzlies 4 GPThunder 4 GP
116.8#11
Points per game
111.3#22
107.0#4
Opponent points
100.8#2
45.4%#19
Field goal %
44.6%#22
39.3%#3
Three-point %
34.4%#15
82.8%#5
Free throw %
87.5%#1
49.5#5
Rebounds
46.8#8
25.0#20
Assists
23.3#27
6.5#28
Steals
9.5#13
6.0#7
Blocks
7.8#3
15.5#14
Turnovers
13.8#5

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Western Conference

#TeamW-LGB
1Thunder4-0–
2Rockets4-0–
3Grizzlies4-0–
4Trail Blazers3-00.5
5Timberwolves3-11.0

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This Grizzlies vs Thunder page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Grizzlies host the Timberwolves Jan 25; Thunder visit the Warriors Jan 24.

Grizzlies vs Thunder FAQs

What time does Grizzlies vs Thunder start?

The Memphis Grizzlies play the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday, January 22, 2027 at PayCom Center in Oklahoma City. Tip-off is 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT).

What channel is Grizzlies vs Thunder on?

Local TV: Gray Media (Tennessee Valley SEN) (Grizzlies), Thunder Gameday Network (Griffin Media) (Thunder). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Grizzlies and Thunder records?

Going into this game the Grizzlies were 4-0 and the Thunder were 4-0 this season.

Who is injured for Grizzlies vs Thunder?

As of 11:00 AM ET, Oct 27: Ajay Mitchell (Thunder, day-to-day, ankle); Alex Caruso (Thunder, out, ankle); Cason Wallace (Thunder, out, shoulder); Chet Holmgren (Thunder, out, knee); Jalen Williams (Thunder, out, ankle); Nikola Topic (Thunder, out, back).

How did Grizzlies vs Thunder go last season?

The Thunder won the regular-season series 3-0 in 2025-26.

Who won the last Grizzlies vs Thunder game?

The Thunder beat the Grizzlies 117-116 on Jan 9, 2026 on the road.

Where is Grizzlies vs Thunder being played?

At PayCom Center in Oklahoma City, the home arena of the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Is Grizzlies vs Thunder on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Grizzlies and Thunder markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (Thunder+ for Thunder fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.