The Memphis Grizzlies tied a season-high for turnovers committed as they lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder 117-95 on Thursday night in Chesapeake Energy Arena. The Grizzlies dropped to 22-34 on the season and 9-20 on the road. The Thunder improved to 35-19 on the year and are now 19-7 at home.
The Thunder, who entered tonight leading the NBA in forcing turnovers (17.6 tpg), coaxed the Grizzlies into 24 turnovers, scoring 32 points off the Memphis mistakes. The Grizzlies came into the game ranked fifth in forcing giveaways (15.9 tpg), but converted only 11 Thunder miscues into 11 points.