8 Nov 2014

OKC lose a thriller

5:03 pm on 8 November 2014

New Zealand basketballer Steven Adams and his injury-ravaged Oklahoma City side have lost an NBA thriller, going down 91-89 to the unbeaten Memphis Grizzlies.

OKC's Steven Adams and Memphis big Marc Gasol clash in the NBA

OKC's Steven Adams and Memphis big Marc Gasol clash in the NBA Photo: PHOTOSPORT

The Thunder trailed until the final minute, when they took the lead with 53 seconds left, but a deep three got the Grizzlies back in front by one.

Oklahoma's Serge Ibaka had the chance to win it with a three pointer with time almost up, but it didn't drop.

Memphis go to six wins and no losses for the first time in their history, they top the Western Conference, while the Thunder are second last with just one win and four losses.