Oklahoma City Thunder vs Memphis Grizzlies Final Score & Over/Under Result — Jan 9, 2026

Jalen Williams orchestrated a masterclass late, finishing with 26 points, 5 rebounds, and 10 assists as Oklahoma City survived a one-point thriller in Memphis. The Thunder's third-quarter explosion—scoring 35 combined points in that frame alone—proved decisive in a game that landed just above the market total of 229.5, with 233 combined points hitting the OVER by 3.5.

The first half moved sluggishly by comparison. Combined scoring through two quarters totaled 111, well below pace, with Memphis holding a 65-46 advantage. But the second half flipped entirely. The third quarter erupted for 64 combined points—the game's highest-scoring frame—as Oklahoma City's offense surged with 35 points to Memphis's 29, seizing control. The fourth quarter settled into a tighter affair at 58 combined, leaving the Grizzlies just one point short. Jaren Jackson Jr. led Memphis with 23 points and 7 rebounds, while GG Jackson added 18, and Santi Aldama contributed 15 points with 7 assists. For the Thunder, Ajay Mitchell backed Williams with 23 points and 6 assists, and Kenrich Williams posted 21 points with 8 boards.

DAGGER leaned under heading in, but the game's back-half surge—particularly that explosive third quarter—pushed the total over the number. The Thunder's victory in a rivalry rematch echoed their recent edge in this season's head-to-head series.