Thunder vs Grizzlies NBA Cup preview: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander stats, injury report and player trends (November 6)
The Oklahoma City Thunder (6-2) visit the Memphis Grizzlies (6-2) tonight, Friday, November 6, 2026, at 8:00 PM ET at FedExForum. Both teams are 6-2, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has scored 43 and 42 in his last two. Every number below comes from ESPN game logs, schedules and the ESPN injury report pulled the morning of November 6.
Thunder vs Grizzlies: game info
- Tip: 8:00 PM ET, FedExForum.
- TV: Broadcast and streaming listed by ESPN: DAZN MEM, Thunder App.
- Records: Oklahoma City Thunder 6-2, Memphis Grizzlies 6-2.
Recent form: last five games
Thunder (6-2): W 125-114 vs PHX, L 96-120 at DAL, L 98-119 at HOU, W 117-112 at CLE, W 124-116 vs CLE. They score 110.0 and allow 108.8 points a game.
Grizzlies (6-2): W 110-105 at UTAH, W 124-103 at POR, W 136-105 vs SAC, L 134-135 vs NO, L 103-107 vs IND. They score 120.5 and allow 109.8 points a game.
Thunder vs Grizzlies injury report
ESPN's injury report as of this morning. Statuses can change before tip-off, so check again close to game time.
- Thunder: out: Jaylin Williams, Nikola Topic, Thomas Sorber, Cason Wallace and Chet Holmgren.
- Grizzlies: out: Isaiah Stewart and Scotty Pippen Jr.
Player trends to know
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 30.1 points a game across 8 games this season, in 34 minutes a night (plus 4.3 rebounds and 4.5 assists). He has 25+ points in 6 of 8. Last five: 26, 21, 26, 43, 42. Season high: 43.
Isaiah Hartenstein: 10.1 rebounds a game across 8 games this season, in 25 minutes a night (plus 8.1 points and 2.5 assists). He has 7+ rebounds in 6 of 8. Last five: 13, 14, 7, 14, 12. Season high: 14.
Ty Jerome: 27.4 points a game across 7 games this season, in 31 minutes a night (plus 3.6 rebounds and 5.3 assists). He has 20+ points in 5 of 7. Last five: 31, 15, 10, 40, 23. Season high: 45.
Cameron Boozer: 9.8 rebounds a game across 8 games this season, in 32 minutes a night (plus 16.5 points and 5.4 assists). He has 9+ rebounds in 6 of 8. Last five: 7, 12, 9, 9, 6. Season high: 13.
Matchup angle
Oklahoma City is without Chet Holmgren, Cason Wallace, Jaylin Williams, Nikola Topic and Thomas Sorber, so the scoring runs through Gilgeous-Alexander. Memphis has Ty Jerome at 27.4 points a game in ESPN's team leaders. The Thunder are 2-2 on the road this season, and the Grizzlies are 2-2 at home. The Grizzlies' games have averaged 230.3 combined points.
What to watch
- Gilgeous-Alexander's scoring with so many Thunder teammates out.
- Jerome, who leads Memphis in scoring.
- Boozer and Hartenstein on the glass.
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FAQ
Is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander playing tonight? ESPN's injury report on the morning of November 6 does not list Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for Thunder vs Grizzlies. Confirm his status near tip-off, because reports can change.
What time is Thunder vs Grizzlies? Thunder vs Grizzlies starts at 8:00 PM ET tonight, Friday, November 6, 2026, at FedExForum. ESPN lists DAZN MEM and Thunder App for the broadcast.
How has Shai Gilgeous-Alexander played lately? Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has averaged 30.1 points in 8 games this season, with 25+ in 6 of them. His last five: 26, 21, 26, 43, 42.