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Postgame Report: Grizzlies fight but fall in regular season finale to Oklahoma City

The Memphis Grizzlies concluded the season with 22 wins and 60 losses, matching their worst record since the 2007-08 season.

In their final game of the 2017-18 season, the Memphis Grizzlies fell to the Oklahoma City Thunder 137-123 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City. The Grizzlies finished the season with a 22-60 record.

Oklahoma City led by two (25-23) with 3:41 left in the opening frame before going on a 12-2 run over the next 2:28 to give them a 12-point advantage with 1:13 left in the period. The Thunder stretched its lead to 20 (77-57) by halftime.

In the regular season finale, Dillon Brooks became the sixth rookie in franchise history to play in a full 82-game regular season schedule after Marc Gasol (2008-09), O.J. Mayo (2008-09), Juan Carlos Navarro (2007-08), Pau Gasol (2001-02) and Roy Rogers (1996-97). Brooks' career night led the Grizzlies as he finished with 36 points (14-22 FG, 3-7 3P, 5-5 FT) and seven rebounds. Kobi Simmons added 15 points (4-12 FG, 6-6 FT). Ben McLemore scored 14 points (4-8 FG, 2-5 3P, 4-4 FT). Ivan Rabb led the Grizzlies on the boards, grabbing 13 rebounds to go with his 12 points (5-12 FG) for the third double-double of his rookie season.

The Thunder led by 16 (101-85) with 2:32 in the third quarter before Memphis went on an 11-4 run to cut the deficit to single-digits for the first time since early in the second quarter (43-34). Nine points was the closest the Grizzlies came for the remainder of the contest.

Paul George led all scorers with 40 points (13-20, 8-14 3P, 6-8 FT). Steven Adams added 24 points (9-12 FG, 6-7 FT). Corey Brewer finished with 17 points (7-13 FG, 2-5 3P). Russell Westbrook made history, grabbing a game-high 20 rebounds and 19 assists to lock up a triple-double average in back-to-back seasons, becoming the first player in NBA history to average a triple-double more than once.

Grizzlies fans can tune in to the Chris Vernon Show presented by Direct Auto and Life Insurance Thursday, April 12th to watch and hear from a few of your favorite Grizzlies players as they reflect on this past season and look ahead to the upcoming offseason. Coverage begins live at noon on Grizzlies.com. Fans can also look out for exclusive new Grind City Media coverage including interviews with players and coaches.

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Player Notes

  • Dillon Brooks career night led the Grizzlies as he finished with 36 points (14-22 FG, 3-7 3P, 5-5 FT) and seven rebounds.
  • Ben McLemore had 18 points on 8-of-15 shooting, marking his 19th double-digit scoring effort of the season. He also grabbed seven rebounds, matching his season high (two other times, MR: Mar. 7 at Chicago).
  • Kobi Simmons added 15 points (4-12 FG, 6-6 FT)
  • Ivan Rabb led the Grizzlies on the boards, grabbing 13 rebounds to go with his 12 points (5-12 FG) for the third double-double of his rookie season.