Thunder beat Grizzlies 118-112, move into a tie with Denver atop the Western Conference standings


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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Chet Holmgren had 22 points and 11 rebounds, Jalen Williams added 23 points and six assists and Oklahoma City held off the Memphis Grizzlies 118-112 on Saturday night to claim a share of first place in the Western Conference. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 20 points and Josh Giddey finished with 13. Oklahoma City's fifth win in six games pulled the Thunder even with idle Denver atop the West at 47-20. Desmond Bane, playing in his first game since Jan. 12 due to injury, led the Grizzlies with 22 points and seven assists. Jaren Jackson Jr. and GG Jackson finished with 19 points apiece for Memphis, which lost its second straight and fourth in five games.

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