Hornets110
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Jazz105Oklahoma City Thunder @ Memphis Grizzlies: Jan 9, 2026
Thunder vs Grizzlies final: the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Memphis Grizzlies 117-116 on January 9, 2026 at FedExForum, Memphis.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunder | 25 | 21 | 35 | 36 | 117 |
| Grizzlies | 35 | 30 | 29 | 22 | 116 |
Top Performers
Thunder
- 26 PTS Jalen Williams
- 8 REB Kenrich Williams
- 10 AST Jalen Williams
Grizzlies
- 23 PTS Jaren Jackson Jr.
- 10 REB Jock Landale
- 11 AST Cam Spencer
Thunder vs Grizzlies Box Score
Oklahoma City Thunder
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajay Mitchell G | 38 | 23 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 9-18 | 2-6 | 3-5 | +15 |
| Luguentz Dort G | 35 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5-12 | 1-7 | 2-2 | +12 |
| Branden Carlson C | 15 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2-5 | 1-3 | 0-0 | -16 |
| Aaron Wiggins G | 31 | 16 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7-13 | 1-3 | 1-1 | +7 |
| Jalen Williams GF | 36 | 26 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9-18 | 0-3 | 8-10 | +2 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Brooks Barnhizer G | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -5 |
| Kenrich Williams GF | 28 | 21 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8-13 | 3-7 | 2-3 | +14 |
| Alex Caruso G | 23 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2-4 | 0-1 | 3-3 | -3 |
| Ousmane Dieng F | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 1-1 | 0-0 | -7 |
| Isaiah Joe G | 15 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0-6 | 0-5 | 3-4 | -14 |
Memphis Grizzlies
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Spencer G | 30 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2-8 | 1-4 | 2-2 | +5 |
| Jaylen Wells F | 27 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3-13 | 1-6 | 3-4 | -16 |
| Jock Landale C | 28 | 13 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5-7 | 1-3 | 2-2 | +5 |
| Cedric Coward GF | 25 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3-9 | 1-3 | 6-7 | +4 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. F | 32 | 23 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9-14 | 2-5 | 3-3 | 0 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Christian Koloko C | 13 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -1 |
| Santi Aldama F | 28 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6-9 | 2-4 | 1-2 | +4 |
| GG Jackson II F | 21 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7-12 | 3-8 | 1-2 | +1 |
| Vince Williams Jr. GF | 22 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4-8 | 3-6 | 2-2 | -8 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope G | 9 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1-4 | 0-2 | 0-0 | +1 |
Thunder vs Grizzlies Recap
The Thunder beat the Grizzlies after outscoring Memphis 36-22 in the fourth quarter. Oklahoma City moved to 32-7, while the Grizzlies fell to 16-22.
Oklahoma City trailed 65-46 at halftime and 94-81 after three quarters. The Thunder cut into the deficit in the third, winning that period 35-29, then finished the job in the fourth. They turned the ball over 6 times to Memphis's 17.
Jalen Williams led the Thunder with 26 points and 10 assists. Jaren Jackson Jr. paced the Grizzlies with 23 points, and Cam Spencer added 11 assists. Oklahoma City shot 43 of 91 from the field and made 22 of 28 free throws. Memphis shot 41 of 88 but grabbed 52 rebounds to the Thunder's 36.
The number to know: 17 turnovers. Memphis gave the ball away nearly three times as often as Oklahoma City, and it cost the Grizzlies a 19-point halftime lead.
Team Stats
| Thunder | Stat | Grizzlies |
|---|---|---|
| 43-91 | Field Goals | 41-88 |
| 47.3% | FG % | 46.6% |
| 9-37 | 3-Pointers | 14-41 |
| 24.3% | 3P % | 34.1% |
| 22-28 | Free Throws | 20-24 |
| 78.6% | FT % | 83.3% |
| 36 | Rebounds | 52 |
| 10 | Off. Rebounds | 15 |
| 24 | Assists | 35 |
| 9 | Steals | 4 |
| 8 | Blocks | 4 |
| 6 | Turnovers | 17 |
| 22 | Fouls | 26 |
| 5 | Biggest Lead | 21 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Thunder | 52.2% | 5.5% | 21.3% | 0.242 |
 Grizzlies | 54.5% | 14.7% | 36.6% | 0.227 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Thunder vs Grizzlies Game Info
- Date & time
- Friday, January 9, 20268:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Thunder Thunder Gameday Network (Griffin Media) · Grizzlies Gray Media (Tennessee Valley SEN)
- Arena
- FedExForumMemphis
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Thunder vs Grizzlies Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Thunder last 5
- W vs Jazz 129-125 Jan 7, 2026
- L vs Hornets 97-124 Jan 5, 2026
- L @ Suns 105-108 Jan 4, 2026
- W @ Warriors 131-94 Jan 2, 2026
- W vs Trail Blazers 124-95 Dec 31, 2025
Grizzlies last 5
- L vs Suns 98-117 Jan 7, 2026
- W vs Spurs 106-105 Jan 6, 2026
- L @ Lakers 114-120 Jan 4, 2026
- L @ Lakers 121-128 Jan 2, 2026
- L vs 76ers 136-139 Dec 30, 2025
Previous meetings
- Dec 22, 2025 Grizzlies @ Thunder 103-119
- Nov 9, 2025 Thunder @ Grizzlies 114-100
More NBA Games on Jan 9, 2026
- Final
New Orleans Pelicans0-3128
Washington Wizards2-2107Top: III 35 PTSBox score › - Final
Philadelphia 76ers3-1103
Orlando Magic1-291Top: Maxey 29 PTSBox score › - Final
Toronto Raptors2-1117
Boston Celtics2-1125Top: Pritchard 27 PTS, 8 ASTBox score › - Final
Los Angeles Clippers1-2121
Brooklyn Nets0-3105Top: Harden 31 PTSBox score › - Final
Atlanta Hawks2-2110
Denver Nuggets1-287Top: Johnson 29 PTSBox score › - Final
New York Knicks0-3107
Phoenix Suns1-2112Top: Booker 31 PTS, 8 ASTBox score › - Final
Sacramento Kings0-3103
Golden State Warriors1-3137Top: Curry 27 PTS, 10 ASTBox score › - Final
Houston Rockets4-0105
Portland Trail Blazers2-0111Top: Durant 30 PTS, 12 REBBox score › - Final
Milwaukee Bucks1-3105
Los Angeles Lakers3-0101Top: James 26 PTS, 10 ASTBox score ›
That covers Thunder vs Grizzlies: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Thunder visit the Mavericks Oct 28; Grizzlies visit the Trail Blazers Oct 29.
Thunder vs Grizzlies FAQs
Who won Thunder vs Grizzlies on Jan 9, 2026?
The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Memphis Grizzlies 117-116 on Friday, January 9, 2026 at FedExForum in Memphis. Jalen Williams led the Thunder with 26 points.
What are the Thunder and Grizzlies records?
After this game the Thunder were 32-7 and the Grizzlies were 16-22 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Thunder vs Grizzlies?
Jalen Williams scored 26 for the Thunder. Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 23 for the Grizzlies.
Who leads the Thunder vs Grizzlies season series?
The Thunder lead the regular-season series 2-0 this season.
Who won the last Thunder vs Grizzlies game?
The Thunder beat the Grizzlies 119-103 on Dec 22, 2025 at home.
Where was Thunder vs Grizzlies played?
At FedExForum in Memphis, the home arena of the Memphis Grizzlies.
What was the score by quarter in Thunder vs Grizzlies?
Thunder-Grizzlies: Q1 25-35, Q2 21-30, Q3 35-29, Q4 36-22.
What is next for the Thunder and Grizzlies?
Thunder visit the Mavericks on Wednesday, October 28 at 9:30 PM ET; Grizzlies visit the Trail Blazers on Thursday, October 29 at 10:00 PM ET.