Preview: The OKC Thunder battle their former for the Grizzlies in regular season finale
By Alex Mcewen
OKC Thunder Starters
Point Guard: Russell Westbrook
Shooting Guard: Corey Brewer
Small Forward: Paul George
Power Forward: Carmelo Anthony
Center: Steven Adams
OKC Thunder Bench
Point Guard: Raymond Felton
Shooting Guard: Terrance Ferguson,
Small Forward: Jerami Grant, Josh Huestis
Power Forward: Patrick Patterson,
Center: Dakari Johnson, Nick Collison
Injury notes
- Andre Roberson, (torn patellar tendon), out for the rest of season.
- Alex Abrines, (concussion protocol), is out tonight.
Memphis Grizzlies Starters
Point Guard: Kobi Simmons
Shooting Guard: Ben McLemore
Small Forward: Dillon Brooks
Power Forward: Ivan Rabb
Center: Deyonta Davis
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Memphis Grizzlies Bench
Point Guard: Mario Chalmers
Shooting Guard: Marshon Brooks
Small Forward: Myke Henry
Power Forward: Omari Johnson
Center:
Injury notes
- Mike Conley (Left heel)
- Marc Gasol (rest)
- Jamychal Green (Right/Left knee soreness)
- Andrew Harrison (Right wrist/L shoulder)
- Jarell Martin (Left ankle)
- Chandler Parsons (Right/Left knee soreness)
- Wayne Selden (Right knee soreness)
- Tyreke Evans (persona reasonsl) remains NWT
All eight of the above listed players are listed as out.
Game Specifics
The Venue: Chesapeake Energy Arena, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Tipoff: 8:00 PM ET | 7:00 PM CT
TV: Fox Sports Oklahoma HD
Radio: WWLS 98.1FM OKC
Prediction
Regular season finale, a lot is still on the line, the opponent is 22 games below .500, so I will take the OKC Thunder tonight. Yes, this scribe believes Westbrook will grab 16 rebounds securing the triple double average.
Enjoy the game Thunder Nation. Thank you for reading our game day previews this season, whether you read one or all 82. Don’t go anywhere because TI is your go to source for coverage for the 2018 NBA playoffs.