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Thunder Vs. Grizzlies: Oklahoma City Defeat Memphis, 101-94 On Kevin Durant's 36 Points

Kevin Durant scored the final seven points of the game and 36 overall to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder over the Memphis Grizzlies 101-94. Durant broke the tie at 94 points on a three-point shot just 53 seconds left in the game and then hit a jumper ove Rudy Gay to extend their lead to five points and then Durant finished off the game with a pair of free throws.

Durant was not alone in this victory, Russell Westbrook 21 points and James Harden came off the bench to score 24 points. The Grizzles were led by Marc Gasol who had 24 points and had five players in double figures in the loss.

Heading into the fourth quarter the Grizzlies were leading by eight points but the Thunder went on a 14-4 run to take a three-point lead, and from then on out it was a back and forth game until Durant took over the game in the last minute where he scored seven points to lead the Thunder to victory.

For more on this game Thunder fans should check out Welcome To Loud City and Grizzlies fans should stop by Straight Outta Vancouver. For more NBA news and analysis head on over to SB Nation's NBA Basketball page.