Photos: Best images from Thunder’s 117-116 win over Grizzlies

Jan. 10, 2026, 12:06 a.m. CT

Jan 9, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams (8) shoots during the second quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

The Oklahoma City Thunder mounted a 21-point comeback in a 117-116 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday. The shocking victory didn’t care about the improbable odds it faced through the first three quarters. Both teams entered short-handed.

Jalen Williams led the way with an efficient 26 points and 10 assists. Ajay Mitchell had an efficient 23 points and six assists. Kenrich Williams scored a season-high 21 points and eight rebounds.

Meanwhile, Jaren Jackson Jr. had 23 points and seven rebounds. GG Jackson scored 18 points off the bench. Cedric Coward had 13 points and nine rebounds.

Let’s look at some of the best photos from the Thunder’s two-point win over the Grizzlies:

Jan 9, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (25) reacts with guard Aaron Wiggins (21) during the fourth quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn ImagesJan 9, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Kenrich Williams (34) reacts during the fourth quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn ImagesJan 9, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Jaren Jackson Jr. (8) and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso (9) dive for a loose ball during the second quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn ImagesJan 9, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies head coach Tuomas Iisalo (left), guard Cam Spencer (24) and forward/center Jaren Jackson Jr. (8) looks on during the fourth quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn ImagesJan 9, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies head coach Tuomas Iisalo reacts toward an official during the fourth quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn ImagesJan 9, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Cedric Coward (23) looks for an open shot in the final seconds of the the fourth quarter as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso (9) defends at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn ImagesJan 9, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams (8) and guard Kenrich Williams (34) react during the fourth quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn ImagesJan 9, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward GG Jackson II (45) dribbles as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) defends during the fourth quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn ImagesJan 9, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (right) reacts with Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Jaren Jackson Jr. (8) after the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn ImagesJan 9, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Santi Aldama (7) shoots as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (25) and guard Luguentz Dort (5) defend during the fourth quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn ImagesJan 9, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaylen Wells (0) shoots as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) and guard Aaron Wiggins (21) defend during the fourth quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn ImagesJan 9, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Jaren Jackson Jr. (8) shoots during the fourth quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn ImagesJan 9, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (middle) looks on from the bench during the third quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn ImagesJan 9, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault reacts toward an official during the third quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn ImagesJan 9, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Cedric Coward (23) shoots during the fourth quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn ImagesJan 9, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Santi Aldama (7) drives to the basket as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso (9) defends during the fourth quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn ImagesJan 9, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Christian Koloko (35) handles the ball as Oklahoma City Thunder center Branden Carlson (15) defends during the third quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn ImagesJan 9, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso (9) saves the ball from going out of bounds during the fourth quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn ImagesJan 9, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies head coach Tuomas Iisalo talks with forward/center Jaren Jackson Jr. (8) and guard Cam Spencer (24) as they check in to the game during the third quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn ImagesJan 9, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso (9) reacts during the third quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn ImagesJan 9, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (25) and guard Jalen Williams (8) defends as Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaylen Wells (0) drives to the basket during the third quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn ImagesJan 9, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault and guard Isaiah Joe (11) react toward an official during the third quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn ImagesJan 9, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) drives to the basket as Memphis Grizzlies forward Vince Williams Jr. (5) defends during the second quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn ImagesJan 9, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) holds after shooting for three during the second quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn ImagesJan 9, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams (8) reacts during the second quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn ImagesJan 9, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso (9) and Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Jaren Jackson Jr. (8) battle for the ball during the second quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn ImagesJan 9, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) dunks during the second quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn ImagesJan 9, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) shoots for three as Memphis Grizzlies forward Santi Aldama (7) defends during the second quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn ImagesJan 9, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) drives to the basket as Memphis Grizzlies forward Vince Williams Jr. (5) defends during the second quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn ImagesJan 9, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward GG Jackson II (45) dribbles as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) defends during the third quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn ImagesJan 9, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault reacts toward an official during the second quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn ImagesJan 9, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams (8) drives to the basket as Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaylen Wells (0) defends during the first quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn ImagesJan 9, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams (8) drives to the basket as Memphis Grizzlies forward GG Jackson II (45) defends during the second quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn ImagesJan 9, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward GG Jackson II (45) reacts with teammates during the second quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn ImagesJan 9, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Jaren Jackson Jr. (8) reacts after a basket during the first quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn ImagesJan 9, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams (8)shoots as Memphis Grizzlies center Jock Landale (31) defends during the second quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn ImagesJan 9, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward GG Jackson II (45) reacts during the second quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn ImagesJan 9, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault reacts during the second quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn ImagesJan 9, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Santi Aldama (7) handles the ball as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) defends during the second quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn ImagesJan 9, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams (8) reacts with center Branden Carlson (15) during the first quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn ImagesJan 9, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams (8) drives to the basket as Memphis Grizzlies forward Cedric Coward (23) defends during the first quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn ImagesMEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - JANUARY 09: Luguentz Dort #5 of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Jalen Williams #8 of the Oklahoma City Thunder celebrate after defeating the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum on January 09, 2026 in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - JANUARY 09: Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies reacts before the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at FedExForum on January 09, 2026 in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - JANUARY 09: Jaylen Wells #0 of the Memphis Grizzlies goes to the basket against Alex Caruso #9 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at FedExForum on January 09, 2026 in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - JANUARY 09: Jalen Williams #8 of the Oklahoma City Thunder handles the ball against GG Jackson #45 of the Memphis Grizzlies during the first half at FedExForum on January 09, 2026 in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - JANUARY 09: Jaren Jackson Jr. #8 of the Memphis Grizzlies handles the ball against Jalen Williams #8 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at FedExForum on January 09, 2026 in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - JANUARY 09: Jalen Williams #8 of the Oklahoma City Thunder brings the ball up court during the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum on January 09, 2026 in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - JANUARY 09: Jaren Jackson Jr. #8 of the Memphis Grizzlies and Isaiah Joe #11 of the Oklahoma City Thunder battle for the ball during the second half at FedExForum on January 09, 2026 in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - JANUARY 09: Jock Landale #31 of the Memphis Grizzlies drives to the basket against Ajay Mitchell #25 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at FedExForum on January 09, 2026 in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - JANUARY 09: Jock Landale #31 of the Memphis Grizzlies takes a shot against Alex Caruso #9 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at FedExForum on January 09, 2026 in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - JANUARY 09: Cedric Coward #23 of the Memphis Grizzlies and Kenrich Williams #34 of the Oklahoma City Thunder jump for the ball during the second half at FedExForum on January 09, 2026 in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - JANUARY 09: GG Jackson #45 of the Memphis Grizzlies goes to the basket during the first half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at FedExForum on January 09, 2026 in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - JANUARY 09: Jalen Williams #8 of the Oklahoma City Thunder goes to the basket against Jaylen Wells #0 of the Memphis Grizzlies during the first half at FedExForum on January 09, 2026 in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)Need a news break? Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!

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