Gilgeous-Alexander scores 23 in 3 quarters as Thunder blow out Grizzlies 124-93

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander pushes past Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, March. 10, 2024, in Oklahoma City. Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey, right, shoots over Memphis Grizzlies forward Jake LaRavia, left, in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, March. 10, 2024, in Oklahoma City.

Rookie Cason Wallace scored a season-high 23 points, Josh Giddey had 16 points and 10 rebounds and Lu Dort scored 14 points and made all four of his 3-point tries for the Thunder. Oklahoma City won its third straight to stay at the top of the Western Conference standings. The only bad news for the Thunder came when No. 2 scorer Jalen Williams left in the second quarter with a sprained right ankle and did not return.The Grizzlies were short-handed, as has been the case much of the season. Desmond Bane remained out with a sprained left ankle and Marcus Smart was still out with an injured finger on his right hand, among other injuries for Memphis.

Giddey sparked the Thunder early with 11 points, four rebounds and three assists in the first quarter to help Oklahoma City take a 38-24 lead. Gilgeous-Alexander scored 15 points in the first half and the Thunder made 11 3-pointers before the break to take a 64-43 lead. Oklahoma City shot 57% in the first half.Pacers beat Orlando 111-97 to close within a game of the Magic in the Eastern ConferenceOklahoma City poured it on in the third quarter. A steal and two-handed dunk by Dort put the Thunder ahead 90-57 with just under five minutes remaining in the period. Aaron WigginsGrizzlies: Host the Washington Wizards on Tuesday.

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