How Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drew a 'ruthless' praise from head coach Mark Daigneault after beating the Grizzlies.

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The NBA season continues to heat up as the Oklahoma City Thunder prepare to host the Memphis Grizzlies in the second game of the doubleheader on Peacock this Monday night. With both teams eager for a win, this matchup promises to deliver excitement and drama.

The Grizzlies are coming off a 130-122 loss to the Washington Wizards on Saturday. Santi Aldama led the way for Memphis with a career-high 37 points and 10 rebounds. Jaren Jackson Jr. finished with 22 points and 8 rebounds, while Cam Spencer added 19 points and 11 assists.

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch was tossed early in Friday's win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, and he now faces a fine for his conduct.

Anthony Edwards returned from a three-game injury absence with 26 points and 12 rebounds for the Minnesota Timberwolves in a 112-107 victory over the NBA-leading Oklahoma City Thunder.

Both the Oklahoma City Thunder and Memphis Grizzlies may be without multiple key players in Monday night's matchup.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander threw it down against the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday. It has become clear to everyone that Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has mastered the art of the midrange game. But sometimes, he likes to show that he can still get up.