The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 110-97 inside Chesapeake Energy Arena on Thursday night, snapping a nine-game road losing streak vs. the Thunder.
The Grizzlies got off to an early lead thanks to strong start on the defensive end. Memphis limited the Thunder to just 31.8 percent from the field and 18.2 percent from three-point range in the opening period. The Grizzlies used a 15-4 run to grab a 23-18 lead after one quarter of play, marking the fewest points Memphis has allowed in an opening quarter this season.
The two teams would exchange leads throughout the second quarter before the Grizzlies would claim a 49-47 lead going into the halftime break.