Zach Edey recorded eight points (3-of-4 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), eight rebounds, one assist and seven blocks in 33 minutes in Saturday’s Game 4 loss to the Thunder.

After recording four blocked shots on four occasions during the regular season, Edey nearly doubled that number on Saturday. While he did provide solid value in the rebounding category as well, the rookie center only attempted four shots on the day before fouling out. Edey’s production during the regular season did not match his Yahoo! ADP (98), but he offered solid late-round value in eight- and nine-cat formats. His value for the 2025-26 season will be heavily influenced by the Grizzlies’ head coaching hire. Edey’s minutes and opportunities increased after Tuomas Iisola was named interim head coach, but he isn’t a lock to have the tag removed.

Desmond Bane amassed 23 points (7-of-20 FGs, 7-of-8 FTs), five rebounds, five assists and two three-pointers in 38 minutes in Saturday’s Game 4 loss to the Thunder.

Bane did not have the most efficient game, recording five turnovers and shooting 35 percent from the field. However, he went out firing, helping to give Memphis a chance of extending its season. Entering the season with a Yahoo! ADP of 44, Bane finished as a top-40 player in eight- and nine-cat formats. Providing consistent value has rarely been an issue for the Grizzlies’ guard, but his value in 2025-26 will be influenced by who the team hires as its new head coach.

Santi Aldama logged 40 minutes in Saturday’s Game 4 loss to the Thunder, accumulating 23 points (9-of-13 FGs), nine rebounds, three assists and five three-pointers.

Aldama was the replacement in the Grizzlies’ starting lineup for Ja Morant, who sat out with a hip contusion. The fourth-year forward played well, shooting efficiently and providing value as a rebounder. The 2024-25 season was a good one for Aldama, who had his moments after being considered little more than a late-round option in the fall. He finished just outside the top-100 in eight- and nine-cat formats, providing greater value in the latter. Aldama will be a restricted free agent this summer.

Jaren Jackson Jr. shot 3-of-12 from the field and 6-of-6 from the foul line in Saturday’s Game 4 loss to the Thunder, tallying 12 points, four rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block in 35 minutes.

In his final game of the 2024-25 season, Jackson went out with a relative whimper as Oklahoma City swept the Grizzlies. He missed both of his three-point attempts and shot 25 percent from the field overall, failing to help pick up the slack with Ja Morant (hip) sidelined. Jackson is extension eligible this season, and the most Memphis will be allowed to pay him depends on whether or not JJJ makes an All-NBA team. Even with Saturday’s poor performance, Trip appears to be a valued member of the Grizzlies’ core going forward.

Scotty Pippen Jr. finished Saturday’s Game 4 loss to the Thunder with 30 points (9-of-21 FGs, 10-of-10 FTs), 11 rebounds, four assists and two three-pointers in 37 minutes.

Due to Ja Morant (hip) being unavailable, more was needed from Pippen, even if he was already in the starting lineup. He undoubtedly answered the call, matching his career-high point total, and the rebound tally was the best of his NBA career. Having entered the 2024-25 season as a fantasy afterthought, Pippen finished as a 12th-round player in eight-cat formats. He’s on a guaranteed contract for next season and, regardless of who’s hired as the next head coach, will be worth grabbing with a late-round pick in 12-team leagues. In addition to Pippen’s production, Morant’s injury history makes this a worthwhile dice roll.

Chet Holmgren logged 29 minutes in Saturday’s Game 4 win over the Grizzlies, accumulating 11 points (3-of-9 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), two rebounds, one assist, two steals and four blocks.

After failing to record a steal or blocked shot in Oklahoma City’s Game 3 victory, Holmgren was highly impactful as a defender in Game 4. The blocks tally was one shy of his series-high, while the six “stocks” were the most he recorded in a game this series. Whether it’s Denver or the LA Clippers in the second round, Holmgren and the Thunder will be challenged more than they were in the first round. Finishing off the sweep gets Oklahoma City additional rest time, which is another benefit for Holmgren and company.

Jalen Williams amassed 23 points (10-of-21 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), four rebounds, five assists and two three-pointers in 38 minutes in Saturday’s Game 4 win over the Grizzlies.

Oklahoma City finished off its sweep of the Grizzlies on Saturday, with J-Dub having another solid offensive performance. He scored 20 points or more in all four games, and in Game 4, Williams only committed one turnover. The sweep gets J-Dub and Oklahoma City some time off, as the Thunder have to wait for the winner of the Denver/LA Clippers series.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shot 13-of-24 from the field and 11-of-13 from the foul line in Saturday’s Game 4 win over the Grizzlies, scoring 38 points with five rebounds, six assists, two steals, one block and one three-pointer in 38 minutes.

After being held in check during Game 1, Gilgeous-Alexander steadily found his groove as the Thunder swept the Grizzlies. Three-point shooting remains an issue, as he was 1-of-4 on Saturday, but the MVP candidate was at his best in the mid-range. Add in 13 free throw attempts, and the Grizzlies were unable to slow down Gilgeous-Alexander. Next up for Oklahoma City is the winner of the Denver/LA Clippers series.

Scotty Pippen Jr., Desmond Bane, Santi Aldama, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Zach Edey will start Game 4 against the Thunder on Saturday.

The Grizzlies will look to keep their season alive despite not having Ja Morant, who’s out with a hip injury. Aldama is his replacement in the starting lineup, providing additional frontcourt size. In addition to Aldama’s move into the starting five, John Konchar and Luke Kennard should figure more prominently in the rotation.

Luke Kennard (Achilles) is available for Game 4 against the Thunder on Saturday.

Initially questionable with a sore right Achilles, Kennard has been upgraded to available. With Ja Morant (hip) out, there will be more opportunities available to Kennard. Either he or John Konchar will start, with the latter being the more likely choice.

Luke Kennard (Achilles) is officially questionable for Game 4 against the Thunder on Saturday.

Kennard could be in line to start with Ja Morant (hip) doubtful for Game 4, but the 28-year-old shooting guard is questionable with right Achilles soreness. While Morant’s is an injury the Grizzlies simply can’t afford in this series, Kennard’s injury certainly doesn’t help them. Santi Aldama could be in line for a significant role if Kennard misses Game 4.

ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Ja Morant (hip) will miss Game 4 against the Thunder on Saturday.

Morant exited early from Game 3 after a scary fall while attempting a layup. Memphis had a large lead when he exited, but they weren’t able to hold on, and they’ll now enter Game 4 without their star point guard and trailing 0-3 in the series. Scotty Pippen Jr. should take over point guard duties, while Luke Kennard will likely replace Morant in the starting unit after starting the second half in his place.

Desmond Bane shot 3-of-14 from the field and 2-of-2 from the foul line in Thursday’s Game 3 loss to the Thunder, finishing with 10 points, eight rebounds, four assists, two steals, one block and two three-pointers.

Bane has not been able to get untracked offensively, which is a credit to the Oklahoma City defense. After shooting 10-of-29 from the field in the first two games, the Grizzlies’ guard did not benefit from a return to the friendly confines of FedEx Forum. Add in Ja Morant’s hip injury, and Bane has hit a rough patch at the worst possible time. He did record a complete stat line, but that shooting line isn’t enough for a player of Bane’s caliber. The Grizzlies will look to extend their season on Saturday when they host Game 4 of the series.

Jaren Jackson Jr. logged 38 minutes in Thursday’s Game 3 loss to the Thunder, amassing 22 points (7-of-16 FGs, 7-of-8 FTs), seven rebounds, two assists, one steal, one block and one three-pointer.

After a brutal performance in Sunday’s series opener, Jackson has shown up offensively in the two games since. However, it hasn’t been enough to secure a win for the Grizzlies, and the team will be staring down elimination on Saturday. And with Ja Morant (hip) potentially missing Game 4, even more production will be needed from Jackson on both ends of the floor. Through three games, Jackson has recorded two steals and one blocked shot. While those categories aren’t the only way to measure a player’s defensive impact, JJJ averaged 1.2 steals and 1.5 blocks per game during the regular season.

Scotty Pippen Jr. shot 8-of-16 from the field and 6-of-6 from the foul line in Thursday’s Game 3 loss to the Thunder, scoring 28 points with five rebounds, five assists, three steals, one block and six three-pointers in 38 minutes.

After totaling 15 points on 5-of-21 shooting in the first two games of this series, Pippen recorded one of his best stat lines of the season in Game 3. However, much of his offensive production occurred before halftime, as Memphis was on a roll. Pippen shot 7-of-10 from the field in the first half, but the Grizzlies’ offense would grind to a halt once Ja Morant exited with a hip injury. Pippen’s final stat line was impressive, and he’ll need a similar effort in Saturday’s Game 4, especially if Morant is unable to play.

Alex Caruso accumulated 10 points (4-of-7 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), six rebounds, three assists, four steals, one block and one three-pointer in 23 minutes in Thursday’s Game 3 win over the Grizzlies.

Caruso’s stat line may not jump off the page, but his play was critical in Thursday’s Game 3 victory. Acquired from the Bulls last summer for games like this, the veteran guard was highly impactful defensively as Oklahoma City rallied from a 29-point deficit. Additionally, the Thunder employed a closing lineup that included Caruso and Luguentz Dort (two points, six rebounds, one steal, and one blocked shot), which made life difficult for a Grizzlies squad that played the second half without Ja Morant due to a hip injury. Oklahoma City will look to close out the series on Saturday.

Jalen Williams amassed 26 points (9-of-16 FGs, 6-of-10 FTs), five rebounds, five assists, two steals, one block and two three-pointers in 37 minutes during Thursday’s Game 3 win over the Grizzlies.

Williams has scored 20 points or more in all three games thus far, with his consistent production factoring into Oklahoma City holding a 3-0 lead. The status of Ja Morant (hip) for Saturday’s Game 4 will be a key storyline, but the Thunder’s depth has been a primary reason for the top seed’s success. Williams and company have helped pick up the slack for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, whose efficiency has taken a slight hit in this series.

Jalen Williams amassed 26 points (9-of-16 FGs, 6-of-10 FTs), five rebounds, five assists, two steals, one block and two three-pointers in 37 minutes in Thursday’s Game 3 win over the Grizzlies.

Williams has scored 20 points or more in all three games thus far, with his consistent production factoring into Oklahoma City holding a 3-0 lead. The status of Ja Morant (hip) for Saturday’s Game 4 will be a key storyline, but the Thunder’s depth has been a primary reason for the top seed’s success. Williams and company have helped pick up the slack for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, whose efficiency has taken a slight hit in this series.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished Thursday’s Game 3 win over the Grizzlies with 31 points (10-of-26 FGs, 9-of-9 FTs), four rebounds, eight assists, one steal, one block and two three-pointers in 40 minutes.

Give the Grizzlies credit for making Gilgeous-Alexander work for his points, but he had his best game of the series on Thursday. Three-point shooting has been an issue through the first three games, with SGA being 6-of-24, but he was 9-of-9 from the foul line in Game 3 to boost the point total. Add in the other stats, and this was a good night to have Gilgeous-Alexander in your playoff DFS lineups. Game 4 is scheduled for Saturday afternoon, with the Thunder aiming to complete the sweep.

Chet Holmgren shot 8-of-16 from the field and 3-of-4 from the foul line in Thursday’s Game 3 win over the Grizzlies, scoring 24 points with eight rebounds and five three-pointers in 32 minutes.

While Memphis losing Ja Morant to a hip injury during the second quarter certainly factored into the home team blowing a 29-point lead, so did Holmgren waking up from his first-half slumber. Having scored one point on 0-of-4 shooting, things could not get much worse for the Thunder forward/center. He was outstanding during the second half, shooting 8-of-12 from the field and scoring 23 points. The comeback is the largest in a playoff game since 1997, and Oklahoma City takes a commanding 3-0 lead into Saturday’s Game 4.

Ja Morant (hip) will not return to Thursday’s Game 3 against the Thunder.

Morant suffered a left hip contusion when he was inadvertently undercut by Thunder wing Luguentz Dort while attempting a layup. The Grizzlies’ point guard stayed in the game long enough to try his free throws, which he needed to do to have any chance of returning. However, Morant walked to the locker room slowly immediately after those free throws and has been ruled out for the rest of the game. Luke Kennard moved into the lineup to begin the third quarter. Game 4 is on Saturday afternoon.

Santi Aldama came off the bench and generated 10 points (4-of-11 FGs), five rebounds, and two three-pointers in the Grizzlies’ Game 2 loss to the Thunder on Tuesday.

Aldama was one of two Grizzlies reserves to score and one of four players to make two three-pointers. His 31 minutes played were the fourth-highest on the team, which could signal that he’ll be a significant part of Memphis’ game plan moving forward. The Grizzlies will look to score their first win of the series on Thursday in Memphis in Game 3.

Santi Aldama came off the bench and generated 10 points (4-of-11 FGs), five rebounds and two three-pointers in the Grizzlies’ Game 2 loss to the Thunder on Tuesday.

Aldama was one of two Grizzlies reserves to score and one of four players to make two three-pointers. His 31 minutes played were the fourth-highest on the team, which could signal that he’ll be a significant part of Memphis’ game plan moving forward. The Grizzlies will look to score their first win of the series on Thursday in Memphis in Game 3.

Desmond Bane had a well-rounded performance, totaling 19 points (7-of-17 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), 12 rebounds, four assists, one steal, one block and two three-pointers in the Grizzlies’ Game 2 loss.

While Bane didn’t have a big night scoring the basketball, he found a way to impact the game in other ways. Bane led Memphis in rebounding, was second in total assists, and was the only member of the Grizzlies to notch a double-double in the loss. He’ll have another chance to stuff the stat sheet on Thursday when the Grizzlies take on the Thunder in Memphis for Game 3.

Desmond Bane had a well-rounded performance, totaling 19 points (7-of-17 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), 12 rebounds, four assists, one steal, one block and two three-pointers in Tuesday’s loss to the Thunder in Game 2.

While Bane didn’t have a big night scoring the basketball, he found a way to impact the game in other ways. Bane led Memphis in rebounding, was second in total assists, and was the only member of the Grizzlies to notch a double-double in the loss. He’ll have another chance to stuff the stat sheet on Thursday when the Grizzlies take on the Thunder in Memphis for Game 3.

Ja Morant finished with 23 points (10-of-25 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), six assists, two steals, one block and two three-pointers in 40 minutes in Tuesday’s Game 2 loss to the Thunder.

Morant struggled with his shooting efficiency for the second straight game against a suffocating Thunder defense. Combined with Morant’s shooting struggles were the five turnovers he produced, helping underscore just how much he struggled. Perhaps a change of scenery could help ignite Morant and the Grizzlies as they look to avoid going down 0-3 in the series when returning home for Game 3 on Thursday

Alex Caruso recorded 13 points (5-of-10 FGs), four rebounds, three assists, three steals, one blocked shot and three three-pointers in 22 minutes in Tuesday’s Game 2 win over the Grizzlies.

After offering minimal value in 12 minutes off the bench in Game 1, Caruso was far more impactful on Tuesday. He led all reserves in scoring, with Oklahoma City’s bench outscoring their Grizzlies counterparts by a 33-14 margin. Caruso also tallied four defensive contributions after failing to produce any steals or blocks in the series opener. Caruso’s play may not be a significant storyline in this series, but his ability to provide value on both ends of the floor gives Oklahoma City’s bench a decided advantage. Game 3 is scheduled for Thursday in Memphis, with the Thunder aiming to take a 3-0 series lead.

Chet Holmgren accumulated 20 points (6-of-14 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), 11 rebounds, five blocks and three three-pointers in 33 minutes in Tuesday’s Game 2 win over the Grizzlies.

After only needing to play 21 minutes to record a double-double in Sunday’s 51-point victory, Holmgren was forced to work a little harder in Game 2. That said, his rim protection has been elite, with the second-year forward/center up to seven blocked shots through two games. Add in the rebounding, and Holmgren has been one of the riddles that Memphis has been unable to solve thus far. The series shifts to Memphis for Game 3, which will be played on Thursday night.

Chet Holmgrem accumulated 20 points (6-of-14 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), 11 rebounds, five blocks and three three-pointers in 33 minutes in Tuesday’s Game 2 win over the Grizzlies.

After only needing to play 21 minutes to record a double-double in Sunday’s 51-point victory, Holmgrem was forced to work a little harder in Game 2. That said, his rim protection has been elite, with the second-year forward/center up to seven blocked shots through two games. Add in the rebounding, and Holmgren has been one of the riddles that Memphis has been unable to solve thus far. The series shifts to Memphis for Game 3, which will be played on Thursday night.

Jalen Williams accounted for 24 points (10-of-19 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), six rebounds, five assists, one steal and two three-pointers in 35 minutes in Tuesday’s Game 2 win over the Grizzlies.

While the Grizzlies were more competitive in Game 2 than in Sunday’s 51-point defeat, they still did not have an answer for Williams. In Oklahoma City’s two victories, he dropped 44 points on 20-of-35 shooting. By comparison, he averaged 19.8 points per game on 49.2 percent shooting in four meetings with the Grizzlies during the regular season. Regardless of what Memphis has been able to do defensively to slow down Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, their lack of an answer for J-Dub and the rest of the “supporting cast” is why Oklahoma City takes a 2-0 lead into Thursday’s Game 3.

Jaren Jackson Jr. had a bounce-back performance in Game 2, tallying 26 points (10-of-18 FGs, 4-of-6 FTs), six rebounds and two three-pointers in 35 minutes.

Jackson Jr. rebounded nicely from a low-scoring Game 1 in which he totaled just four points. The two-time NBA All-Star led the Grizzlies in scoring on Tuesday, with his total exceeding more than his regular-season average of 22.2 points per game. However, in a rare occurrence, the former NBA Defensive Player of the Year did not record any blocks or steals in the Game 2 loss. Memphis would benefit from a repeat performance from Jackson Jr. on Thursday as it looks to earn its first win of the series when taking the floor at FedExForum in Memphis for Game 3.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished Tuesday’s Game 2 win over the Grizzlies with 27 points (10-of-29 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), seven rebounds, five assists, two steals and three three-pointers in 38 minutes.

As was the case in Sunday’s series opener, the Grizzlies managed to make Gilgeous-Alexander work for his looks in Game 2. The MVP candidate shot below 40 percent from the field in both games, something he did not do at all during the regular season. The good news for Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder was that he was more productive on Tuesday, and Oklahoma City’s depth once again carried the day. The Thunder have won the first two games by a combined 70 points, the second-largest margin in the first two games of a series in NBA playoff history. Oklahoma City will look to take a 3-0 lead when the series shifts to Memphis on Thursday.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tallied 15 points (4-of-13 FGs, 6-of-7 FTs), three rebounds, five assists, two blocks and one three-pointer in 23 minutes in Sunday’s Game 1 win over the Grizzlies.

Gilgeous-Alexander was the only Thunder player to show any signs of rust in Sunday’s playoff opener, as the team with the NBA’s best record rolled to a 51-point victory. SGA shot 1-of-7 from three and only scored 15 points, but it didn’t matter with five other Thunder players scoring in double figures. Among the others was Aaron Wiggins, who hit four three-pointers and tallied 21 points, four rebounds and three assists in 26 minutes off the bench. Oklahoma City’s depth was a difference-maker throughout the regular season, and that was also the case in Game 1. The Thunder host Game 2 on Tuesday.

Jaren Jackson Jr. shot 2-of-13 from the field in Sunday’s Game 1 loss to the Thunder, scoring four points with three rebounds, two assists and one steal in 29 minutes.

There’s no sugar-coating Jackson’s performance in Memphis’s 51-point loss: he was abysmal in Oklahoma City. This effort was surprising, as JJJ averaged 19.7 points, 3.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 0.7 steals, 1.0 blocks and 2.3 three-pointers in three regular-season meetings with the Thunder. It doesn’t need to be said that Jackson must be better. If “Trip” plays at the level he did on Sunday, this series will likely be a short one. Game 2 is on Tuesday.

Chet Holmgren racked up 19 points (5-of-11 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs) with 10 rebounds, two assists, a steal, two blocks, and three three-pointers against the Grizzlies on Sunday.

Holmgren excelled as a rim protector and stretched the floor by only missing one of his attempts from deep. The Thunder big man’s return to health after an early injury has helped OKC ascend to another level. Holmgren’s pairing with Isaiah Hartenstein in the frontcourt and OKC’s assortment of capable wing defenders seem likely to give Memphis a tough time for the remainder of the series.

Chet Holmgren racked up 19 points (5-of-11 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs), 10 rebounds, two assists, a steal, two blocks, and three three-pointers against the Grizzlies on Sunday.

Holmgren excelled as a rim protector and stretched the floor by only missing one of his attempts from deep. The Thunder big man’s return to health after an early injury has helped OKC ascend to another level. Holmgren’s pairing with Isaiah Hartenstein in the frontcourt and OKC’s assortment of capable wing defenders seem likely to give Memphis a tough time for the remainder of the series.

Jalen Williams scored 20 points (10-of-16 FGs) with five rebounds, six assists, three steals, and a block against the Grizzlies on Sunday.

Williams did everything for the Thunder in Game 1. Only Aaron Wiggins scored more points (21) and Williams led OKC in assists and steals in the contest. He was a game-high plus-44 in plus-minus. The No. 1 seed in the West certainly played like it on Sunday and will look to keep rolling against the Grizzlies on Tuesday in Game 2.

Marvin Bagley scored 17 points (8-for-8 FGs) with five rebounds, two steals, a block, and a three-pointer on Sunday.

Bagley was the Grizzlies’ only bright spot on offense in Game 1. The reserve big was perfect from the field and got plenty of burn in a game that was out of reach for his team early on. Whether he can earn more minutes moving forward remains to be seen. He’ll likely get less of an opportunity if Game 2 is closer.

Ja Morant led the Grizzlies with 17 points (6-of-17 FGs, 4-of-5 FTs), adding three rebounds, four assists, a block, and a three-pointer.

Morant was inefficient in Game 1, like many of his teammates. The long ball was not falling for him or anyone else. The star point guard shot 34.1 percent against OKC during the regular season and things could get ugly (uglier?) for Memphis if their stout defense continues to stifle him.

Ja Morant led the Grizzlies with 17 points (6-of-17 FGs, 4-of-5 FTs). He also posted three rebounds, four assists, a block, and a three-pointer.

Morant was very inefficient in Game 1 like many of his teammates. The long ball was not falling for him or anyone else. The star point guard shot 34.1% against OKC during the regular season and things could get ugly for Memphis if their stout defense continues to stifle him.

Zach Edey recorded a double-double on Friday with 15 points (7-of-9 FGs), 11 rebounds, one assist and two blocks against the Mavericks.

Edey has now played in two play-in games in his career and has two play-in double-doubles. He wasn’t able to match his 17 rebounds from Tuesday’s game, but Edey still made a big impact in this game to help Memphis return to the playoffs after a one-year absence. Edey will have his hands full for his playoff debut on Sunday as he matches up with Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein while also trying to make life difficult for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander when he drives to the basket.

Desmond Bane lit up the Mavericks with 22 points (8-of-15 FGs), five rebounds, nine assists, two steals, three three-pointers and six turnovers on Friday.

After scoring 30 points in Tuesday’s loss to Golden State, Bane once again had another productive night on the offensive end. He didn’t match his point total from that game, but he didn’t need to. Bane made up for a slightly lower scoring night by matching Ja Morant as the leader in assists in this game. Bane, Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. combined to score 68 of the Grizzlies 120 points in this game. If all three are clicking for their series against the Thunder, they’ll have a chance to win some games.

Jaren Jackson Jr. led the Grizzlies with 24 points (10-of-18 FGs), seven rebounds, four assists, one block and four three-pointers against the Mavericks on Friday.

JJJ had a better night offensively on Friday than he did in Tuesday’s loss to the Warriors, which helped propel Memphis back to the postseason. He was joined by Ja Morant and Desmond Bane, who each scored 22 points, as the main producers of offensive for the Grizzlies, though they had six players score in double figures. Jackson Jr. had four triples in each of their play-in games, and if he continues to knock down shots at that rate during their series against the Thunder, they’ll certainly have a chance to make some noise.

Ja Morant posted a full line on Friday with 22 points (7-of-24 FGs), seven rebounds, nine assists, three steals and one three-pointer in a 120-106 win over the Mavericks.

Despite dealing with an ankle injury, Morant played a significant role in the Grizzlies’ blowout win over the Mavs. He had an injection to help his ankle on Thursday, and it paid off in the first half as he contributed 16 points, five rebounds, five assists and three steals prior to the break. Unfortunately, he struggled after halftime, which nearly allowed Dallas to complete a big comeback. Morant will have about 36 hours to rest his ankle for they take on the Thunder in Game 1 of their first round series on Sunday.

Ja Morant (ankle) is available to play against the Mavericks on Friday.

As he has been saying all week, Morant will play in the Grizzlies’ play-in matchup with Dallas. Now, it’s finally official. Morant may be limited by the ankle injury, but he underwent an injection on Thursday, so he hopefully won’t be too limited. Regardless, expect him to play a significant role to try and keep their season alive.

Ja Morant had an injection in his ankle on Thursday but is “determined to play” against the Mavericks on Friday.

ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Ja Morant had an injection in his ankle on Thursday but is “determined to play” against the Mavericks on Friday.

Charania also noted that if this was a regular season game, Morant likely wouldn’t be playing. It is a “severe” ankle sprain, though he has never wavered from his stance that he will play against Dallas. The injection should help ease the pain, but it also establishes just how severe the injury is. Still, in an elimination game, Morant will play as much as he needs to in order to get Memphis to the playoffs.

Branden Carlson accounted for 26 points (10-of-19 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), 10 rebounds, two assists, three blocks and two three-pointers in 39 minutes in Sunday’s win over the Pelicans.

Already playing without Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein, the Thunder lost Jaylin Williams to a strained oblique during the first half of Sunday’s game. The result was even more playing time for Carlson, who had the best day of his NBA career. Not only did the rookie record season highs in points and rebounds, but this was also his first double-double. Unlike Aaron Wiggins and Isaiah Joe, Carlson will not be in the Thunder playoff rotation, even if Williams misses time. But he undoubtedly made a positive impression with his play in New Orleans.

Isaiah Joe recorded 17 points (5-of-15 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs), six rebounds, one assist, two steals and two three-pointers in 35 minutes in Sunday’s win over the Pelicans.

Joe did not have the best afternoon shooting-wise, making 33.3 percent of his attempts. The good news for managers in active category leagues is that he recorded solid numbers in the rebound and steals categories. Like Aaron Wiggins, Joe will be in the playoff rotation, but the role will be far different than in Oklahoma City’s final two regular-season games.

Aaron Wiggins shot 8-of-18 from the field and 10-of-10 from the foul line in Sunday’s win over the Pelicans, scoring 28 points with seven rebounds, seven assists, two steals and two blocks in 37 minutes.

Even if one accepts that New Orleans is one of the NBA’s worst teams, Sunday’s victory was another example of Oklahoma City’s depth. Down most of their critical rotation pieces, the Thunder still rolled, with Wiggins among the standouts. In wins over the Jazz and Pelicans to end the season, he scored 63 points on 22-of-42 shooting from the field. Wiggins will be in the playoff rotation, but the role won’t be as robust as it was with players like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams unavailable.

Jaylin Williams (ankle) will not return to Sunday’s game against the Pelicans.

Williams injured his ankle just two minutes into the game, and there is no reason for him to play through it in a meaningless game. Branden Carlson will fill out the center minutes in this game.

Jalen Williams (hip) is out against the Pelicans on Sunday.

Williams will miss Oklahoma City’s final two games of the regular season as he gets healthy for the postseason. Dillon Jones should remain in the starting lineup, and he played 33 minutes in Friday’s win over the Jazz. Alex Ducas will likely be his backup, but Jones is the only one worthy of consideration in active fantasy leagues.

Isaiah Hartenstein (Achilles) and Chet Holmgren (back) are out for Sunday’s game against the Pelicans.

Hartenstein and Holmgren’s continued absences mean Kenrich Williams and Jaylin Williams should remain in the starting lineup for Sunday’s regular-season finale. The latter only needed 25 minutes to record a triple-double in Friday’s win over the Jazz; keep an eye on JayWill for Sunday as well, since that’s another good matchup for him. Kenrich will have value in active deep leagues.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (shin) and Luguentz Dort (knee) are out against the Pelicans on Sunday.

Gilgeous-Alexander and Dort will remain out for Sunday’s regular-season finale, which will not impact the Thunder’s playoff seeding. Aaron Wiggins and Isaiah Joe started Friday’s win over the Jazz and should do the same on Sunday. Don’t be surprised if they put up big numbers after combining for 67 points against Utah.

Alex Caruso (ankle) and Cason Wallace (shoulder) are out for Sunday’s game against the Pelicans.

Sunday’s game will be the second straight missed by Caruso and the third for Wallace. Oklahoma City already secured home-court advantage throughout the NBA Playoffs, so most of their rotation players will be inactive on Sunday. The absence of Caruso and Wallace means players like Isaiah Joe, Aaron Wiggins and Adam Flagler will play plenty on Sunday. Joe and Wiggins are the players to target in active leagues.