Oklahoma City Thunder 's Ajay Mitchell recorded his fourth 20+ point performance in Sunday's 114-100 comeback win against the Memphis Grizzlies , and as the second-year guard's stellar 2025-26 campaign continues, he discussed Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 's influence. Starting in place of Lu Dort, Mitchell finished with 21 points on 8-of-15 attempts, including a pair of threes, six rebounds, four assists, and three steals against the Grizzlies.

Mitchell's impact on both ends of the floor helped erase a 19-point deficit. The Thunder cruised to a 14-point victory, ending its four-game road trip — 3-1 — in Memphis. After the game, a reporter asked the 2024 second-round pick how much Gilgeous-Alexander has helped Mitchell this season by setting the example as a leader.

“A lot,” Mitchell re

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