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USA Today
22-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Two former Spartans make NBA All-Defensive Teams
Two former Spartans make NBA All-Defensive Teams After not having a player on the 2023-24 NBA All-Defensive Team, Michigan State basketball has two alumni on this year's team. On Thursday, it was announced that two prominent former Spartans, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Draymond Green, both of whom are former Defensive Player of the Year winners, both made the cut for the All-Defensive Teams. Draymond Green has been named to the first team and Jaren Jackson Jr. is on the second team. This will be the ninth All-Defensive Team for Green, and the third time for Jaren Jackson Jr.. The full teams are: First Team Dyson Daniels, Atlanta Hawks Luguentz Dort, Oklahoma City Thunder Draymond Green, Golden State Warriors Evan Mobley, Cleveland Cavaliers Amen Thompson, Houston Rockets Second Team Toumani Camara, Portland Trail Blazers Rudy Gobert, Minnesota Timberwolves Jaren Jackson Jr., Memphis Grizzlies Jalen Williams, Oklahoma City Thunder Ivica Zubac, Los Angeles Clippers Contact/Follow us @The SpartansWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Michigan state news, notes, and opinion. You can also follow Andrew Brewster on Twitter @IAmBrewster.
Fox Sports
24-04-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Grizzlies vs. Thunder Game 4 preview
Data Skrive The Memphis Grizzlies will meet the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 4 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs. Memphis and Oklahoma City are in a matchup Saturday with no line set. Take a look at everything you need to know to know about the Grizzlies-Thunder game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information. Grizzlies vs. Thunder Game Information and TV Channel When: Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. ET Where: FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee TV: TNT, FDSSE, and FDSOK Grizzlies vs. Thunder Prediction ATS Pick: Thunder (+ ) O/U Pick: Under () Score Prediction: Thunder 121 - Grizzlies 112 The Grizzlies have gone 4-6 over their past 10 games, with a 3-7 record against the spread during that span. In the Grizzlies' 82 games this season, they have 41 wins against the spread. Grizzlies games this year have gone over the total in 46 out of 82 opportunities (56.1%). The Grizzlies score 14.1 more points per game (121.7) than the Thunder give up (107.6). When Memphis totals more than 107.6 points, it is 40-31 against the spread and 45-26 overall. The Grizzlies make 47.9% of their shots from the field this season, which is 4.3 percentage points higher than the Thunder have allowed to their opponents (43.6%). The Grizzlies have done a better job covering the spread when playing on the road (21-20-0) than they have at home (20-21-0). When playing at home, Memphis eclipses the over/under 51.2% of the time (21 of 41 games). It hits the over more often on the road, topping the total in 61% of games (25 of 41). The Grizzlies have played worse as a moneyline favorite in home games, posting a home record of 23-9, compared to going 16-4 in away games. Stat Average Rank Points Scored 121.7 2 Points Allowed 116.9 24 Rebounds 47.3 2 Assists 28.4 8 Steals 8.9 6 Blocks 5.6 3 Jaren Jackson Jr. puts up 22.2 points, 2 assists and 5.6 boards per game. Desmond Bane averages 19.2 points, 5.3 assists and 6.1 rebounds per game. Ja Morant averages 23.2 points, 4.1 boards and 7.3 assists per contest, shooting 45.4% from the field and 30.9% from downtown with 1.8 made treys per contest. Scotty Pippen Jr. posts 9.9 points, 3.3 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game, shooting 48% from the floor and 39.7% from downtown with 1.1 made 3-pointers per game. Santi Aldama puts up 12.5 points, 6.4 boards and 2.9 assists per game, shooting 48.3% from the field and 36.8% from beyond the arc with 1.8 made treys per contest. The Thunder have gone 8-2 over their past 10 contests, with an 8-2 record against the spread during that span. Against the spread, the Thunder are 53-25-4 this year. Thunder games this season have hit the over 54.9% of the time (45 out of 82 games with a set point total). The Thunder average only 3.6 more points per game (120.5) than the Grizzlies give up to opponents (116.9). When it scores more than 116.9 points, Oklahoma City is 38-12-1 against the spread and 46-5 overall. The Thunder are shooting 48.2% from the field, 2.6% higher than the 45.6% the Grizzlies' opponents have shot this season. This season, the Thunder are 28-11-3 at home against the spread (.667 winning percentage). Away, they are 25-14-1 ATS (.625). Looking at the over/under, Oklahoma City's games have finished over more frequently at home (25 of 42, 59.5%) than on the road (20 of 40, 50%). The Thunder, as moneyline favorites, have won a higher percentage of games at home (35-6) than on the road (30-7) this year. Stat Average Rank Points Scored 120.5 4 Points Allowed 107.6 3 Rebounds 44.8 11 Assists 26.9 12 Steals 10.3 1 Blocks 5.7 2 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander generates 32.7 points, 5 rebounds and 6.4 assists per game for the Thunder. Jalen Williams is averaging 21.6 points, 5.3 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game. He's draining 48.4% of his shots from the field and 36.5% from beyond the arc, with 1.8 treys per contest. Isaiah Hartenstein is putting up 11.2 points, 10.7 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game. He is making 58.1% of his shots from the floor. The Thunder are receiving 12 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game from Aaron Wiggins this year. Luguentz Dort gets the Thunder 10.1 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.6 assists per contest while putting up 1.1 steals and 0.5 blocked shots. FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. FOLLOW Follow your favorites to personalize your FOX Sports experience National Basketball Association Memphis Grizzlies Oklahoma City Thunder recommended
Fox Sports
23-04-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder visit Memphis with 2-0 series lead
Associated Press Oklahoma City Thunder (68-14, first in the Western Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (48-34, eighth in the Western Conference) Memphis, Tennessee; Thursday, 9:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Thunder -8.5; over/under is 226.5 WESTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Thunder lead series 2-0 BOTTOM LINE: The Oklahoma City Thunder visit the Memphis Grizzlies in the Western Conference first round with a 2-0 lead in the series. The Grizzlies have gone 27-24 against Western Conference teams. Memphis is third in the league with 12.9 offensive rebounds per game led by Zach Edey averaging 6.5 offensive boards. The Thunder are 39-13 in Western Conference play. Oklahoma City ranks fourth in the Western Conference shooting 37.4% from 3-point range. The Grizzlies make 47.9% of their shots from the field this season, which is 4.3 percentage points higher than the Thunder have allowed to their opponents (43.6%). The Thunder average 120.5 points per game, 3.6 more than the 116.9 the Grizzlies allow to opponents. TOP PERFORMERS: Jaren Jackson Jr. is averaging 22.2 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.5 blocks for the Grizzlies. Ja Morant is averaging 21.7 points and 4.4 assists over the last 10 games. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 32.7 points, 6.4 assists and 1.7 steals for the Thunder. Jalen Williams is averaging 19.8 points and 3.3 assists over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Grizzlies: 4-6, averaging 111.6 points, 46.5 rebounds, 22.7 assists, 7.6 steals and 4.2 blocks per game while shooting 45.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 116.6 points per game. Thunder: 8-2, averaging 124.4 points, 45.5 rebounds, 27.2 assists, 9.9 steals and 5.7 blocks per game while shooting 48.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 109.3 points. INJURIES: Grizzlies: Jaylen Wells: out for season (wrist), Brandon Clarke: out for season (knee). Thunder: Ousmane Dieng: day to day (calf), Nikola Topic: out for season (acl). ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. recommended
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder visit Memphis with 2-0 series lead
Oklahoma City Thunder (68-14, first in the Western Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (48-34, eighth in the Western Conference) Memphis, Tennessee; Thursday, 9:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Thunder -8.5; over/under is 226.5 Advertisement WESTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Thunder lead series 2-0 BOTTOM LINE: The Oklahoma City Thunder visit the Memphis Grizzlies in the Western Conference first round with a 2-0 lead in the series. The Grizzlies have gone 27-24 against Western Conference teams. Memphis is third in the league with 12.9 offensive rebounds per game led by Zach Edey averaging 6.5 offensive boards. The Thunder are 39-13 in Western Conference play. Oklahoma City ranks fourth in the Western Conference shooting 37.4% from 3-point range. The Grizzlies make 47.9% of their shots from the field this season, which is 4.3 percentage points higher than the Thunder have allowed to their opponents (43.6%). The Thunder average 120.5 points per game, 3.6 more than the 116.9 the Grizzlies allow to opponents. Advertisement TOP PERFORMERS: Jaren Jackson Jr. is averaging 22.2 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.5 blocks for the Grizzlies. Ja Morant is averaging 21.7 points and 4.4 assists over the last 10 games. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 32.7 points, 6.4 assists and 1.7 steals for the Thunder. Jalen Williams is averaging 19.8 points and 3.3 assists over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Grizzlies: 4-6, averaging 111.6 points, 46.5 rebounds, 22.7 assists, 7.6 steals and 4.2 blocks per game while shooting 45.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 116.6 points per game. Thunder: 8-2, averaging 124.4 points, 45.5 rebounds, 27.2 assists, 9.9 steals and 5.7 blocks per game while shooting 48.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 109.3 points. Advertisement INJURIES: Grizzlies: Jaylen Wells: out for season (wrist), Brandon Clarke: out for season (knee). Thunder: Ousmane Dieng: day to day (calf), Nikola Topic: out for season (acl). ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Associated Press
23-04-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder visit Memphis with 2-0 series lead
Oklahoma City Thunder (68-14, first in the Western Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (48-34, eighth in the Western Conference) Memphis, Tennessee; Thursday, 9:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Thunder -8.5; over/under is 226.5 WESTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Thunder lead series 2-0 BOTTOM LINE: The Oklahoma City Thunder visit the Memphis Grizzlies in the Western Conference first round with a 2-0 lead in the series. The Grizzlies have gone 27-24 against Western Conference teams. Memphis is third in the league with 12.9 offensive rebounds per game led by Zach Edey averaging 6.5 offensive boards. The Thunder are 39-13 in Western Conference play. Oklahoma City ranks fourth in the Western Conference shooting 37.4% from 3-point range. The Grizzlies make 47.9% of their shots from the field this season, which is 4.3 percentage points higher than the Thunder have allowed to their opponents (43.6%). The Thunder average 120.5 points per game, 3.6 more than the 116.9 the Grizzlies allow to opponents. TOP PERFORMERS: Jaren Jackson Jr. is averaging 22.2 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.5 blocks for the Grizzlies. Ja Morant is averaging 21.7 points and 4.4 assists over the last 10 games. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 32.7 points, 6.4 assists and 1.7 steals for the Thunder. Jalen Williams is averaging 19.8 points and 3.3 assists over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Grizzlies: 4-6, averaging 111.6 points, 46.5 rebounds, 22.7 assists, 7.6 steals and 4.2 blocks per game while shooting 45.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 116.6 points per game. Thunder: 8-2, averaging 124.4 points, 45.5 rebounds, 27.2 assists, 9.9 steals and 5.7 blocks per game while shooting 48.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 109.3 points. INJURIES: Grizzlies: Jaylen Wells: out for season (wrist), Brandon Clarke: out for season (knee). Thunder: Ousmane Dieng: day to day (calf), Nikola Topic: out for season (acl). ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
