Ajay Mitchell recorded 14 points (6-of-10 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), three rebounds, three assists and one steal in Tuesday’s loss to the Trail Blazers.

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Mitchell topped 20 points for the fifth time in the last six games, delivering his second 30-point effort of the season, as he continues to see an exponentially larger role than originally anticipated for the injury-depleted Thunder, who are currently without Jalen Williams, Cason Wallace and Chet Holmgren. The 24-year-old knocked down 9-of-11, including 3-of-3 from long range, to pour in a game-high 21 first-half points. The Grizzlies had zero answers for the Thunder backcourt as Mitchell, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jared McCain supplied 75 of their 98 points through three quarters. Mitchell has delivered top-50 range fantasy value during the first couple weeks of the season and should be rostered until further notice. The Thunder are back in action with a home matchup against the Wizards on Saturday.