National Basketball Association
BOXSCORE | RECAP
Memphis 107, Oklahoma City 101
When: 8:00 PM ET, Monday, March 7, 2011
Where: FedExForum, Memphis, Tennessee
Officials: #43 Dan Crawford, #67 John Goble, #51 Leroy Richardson
Attendance: 13903

Mike Conley had 20 points, nine assists and no turnovers, and the Memphis Grizzlies scored 68 points in the paint to beat the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder 107-101 on Monday.

Tony Allen had 20 points and Zach Randolph added 17 for the Grizzlies (36-29), who have won three of their last four and increased their lead to two games over Phoenix for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference.

Memphis has won 11 straight when Conley has at least nine assists.

Russell Westbrook had 27 points, seven assists and five turnovers, and Kevin Durant added 23 points for the Thunder (39-23), who had their three-game winning streak snapped.

The Grizzlies’ 17-point lead was cut to 93-92 on a three-point play by Westbrook with 4:18 left, but Randolph and Sam Young countered with baskets for the Grizzlies, who improved to 22-9 at home.
Top Game Performances
 
Oklahoma City   Memphis
Russell Westbrook 27 Scoring Tony Allen 20
Russell Westbrook 7 Assists Mike Conley 9
Kevin Durant 6 Rebounds Shane Battier 7
Russell Westbrook 4 Free Throws Made Tony Allen 5
Nick Collison 1 Steals Zach Randolph 3
Serge Ibaka 3 Blocks Darrell Arthur 3
Team Stats Summary
 
Team Points FG% 3PM-3PA FTM-FTA Assists Rebounds Blocks Steals Turnovers
Oklahoma City 101 51.9 6-18 11-18 21 34 8 4 12
Memphis 107 51.8 2-12 17-26 22 39 9 8 7
Upcoming Games
  • Memphis will play their next game at home against New York. The Grizzlies have a W/L % of .000 after a win and .000 after a loss.
  • Oklahoma City will play their next game on the road against Philadelphia. The Thunder have a W/L % of .000 after a win and .000 after a loss.