An impressive outing from Oklahoma City's star and stout defense allowed the Thunder to earn its 61st victory of the season.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are certainly not a team that needs help to win games. Still, any opportunity they can get to have a slightly easier matchup is surely one that is welcomed with open arms. That may be the case for their Thursday night matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies.

Oklahoma City is riding a seven-game win streak as they attempt the 4-0 season series sweep over Memphis. Here's five things to know before this Western Conference clash.